Hot Air Tool Operational Guidelines - All Models; Helpful Hints Prior To Use; Guidelines For Removing Paint - Homeright HEAT PRO Manual Del Usuario

Hot Air Tool Operational Guidelines - All Models

HELPFUL HINTS PRIOR TO USE
• Keep the scraping tool edge clean to help
make the job easier.
• Do not use the hot air tool on surfaces that
can be damaged by heat, such as vinyl,
siding, gutters and window frames.
• When removing paint from window
frames, the hot air tool will soften the putty.
Be careful not to gouge the putty with the
scraper. The putty will firm up after it cools.
• Do not use the hot air tool on insulated
laminated window glass such as
Thermopane. The glass edge expansion may
break the edge seal.
• When scraping fascia, do not overheat the
edges of the asphalt shingles protruding
over the edge of the sheathing. Too much
heat will melt the asphalt.
Removing paint with heat is safe, provided you
follow the guidelines below; however, you should
always keep either a container of water or an
ABC fire extinguisher within reach.
GUIDELINES FOR REMOVING PAINT
12possible, keep the work area well ventilated.
Open any available 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.
If they cannot be removed, place in center
of the room and cover.
3. Place drop cloths in the area to catch any
paint chips or peelings. Wear protective
clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls
and hats.
4. Work in one room at a time. Remove
furnishings or place them, covered, in the
center of the room. Seal the work area from
the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways
with drop cloths.
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5. Children, pregnant women, women who are
considering becoming pregnant 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 & 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 home center
and 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 hot air tool.
Keep the hot air tool moving, as excessive
heat will generate fumes, which can be
unhealthy or dangerous to inhale.
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.
9. Clean up all removed paint and dust by
wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to
clean all walls, sills and any other surfaces
where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT
SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Use
a high phosphate detergent or trisodium
phosphate (TSP) to wash and mop areas.
10. At the end of each work session, put the
paint chips and debris in a double plastic
bag, close it with tape or twist ties, and
dispose of properly.
11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes
while still in the work area to avoid carrying
dust into the rest of the dwelling. Wash work
clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a
wet rag and then wash the rag with the work
clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with
soap and water.
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