Sievert DW 3000 Instrucciones De Uso página 9

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WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peelings, residue
and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint may con-
tain lead and paint applied to homes prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead. Once depos-
ited on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to
even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young
and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning any paint removal pro-
cess you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead. This can
be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer
to check the lead content of the paint to be removed. LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD
ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED US-
ING A HEAT GUN.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
1) Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible, keep the work area well ven-
tilated. Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is
moving the air from inside to outside.
2) Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.
3) Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protec-
tive clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
4) Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center
of the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling
by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
5) Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be
present in the work area until the work is done and all clean up is complete.
6) Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask which
has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the
National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines.
These masks and replaceable filters are readily available at major hardware stores. Be
sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly.
Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7) Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving as excessive
heat will generate fumes which can be inhaled by the operator.
8) Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms and face and rinse
mouth before eating or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
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