Important Safety Instructions - Master Appliance MASTER-MITE 10008 Manual De Instrucciones

Important Safety Instructions

13) When using an extension cord,
use only a 3-wire grounded cord
with a minimum of 14-gauge
capacity. We recommend they
be listed by Underwriters labora-
tories (UL) in the U.S.A. or (CSA)
Canadian Standards Association
in Canada and be suitable for
outdoor use. Cords marked for
outdoor use are also suitable for
indoor use.
14) Don't abuse cordset. Never
yank by cord to remove from
electrical outlet or carry tool by
cord.
15) Always hold tool by the handle
or use stand. When using
stand, place tool on a level
surface. Position cordset so it
does not cause tipping.
16) Keep a fully-charged fire extin-
guisher close at hand.
17) Do not leave heat gun unat-
tended while the heat gun is
running or cooling down.
18) Stay alert. Do not operate tool
when you are tired. Use com-
mon sense and watch what you
are doing.
19) Store properly. Do not store
while hot. Store in a dry, high or
locked-up location. Keep out of
the reach of children.
20) WARNING: This product, when
used for soldering and similar
applications, can expose you to
LEAD, which is known to the State
of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and other reproductive
harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
IMPORTANT SAFETY
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WARNING: Hidden areas such as
walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards
and other panels may contain
flammable liquids that could be
ignited by the hot air gun when
working in these locations. The
ignition of these materials may
not be apparent and could result
in property damage and injury to
persons. Do not use if in doubt
about this hazard. When working
in these locations, keep the hot air
gun moving in a back and forth
motion. Lingering or pausing in
one spot could ignite the panel or
the material behind it.
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Paint Stripping
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 contain 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 lev-
els of lead can cause irreversible
brain and nervous system dam-
age; young and unborn children
are particularly vulnerable.
Before beginning any paint
removal process you should de-
termine whether the paint you are
removing contains lead. This can
be done by your local health de-
partment or by a professional who
used 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
USING A HOT AIR GUN.
Persons removing paint should
follow these guidelines.
1. Move the work piece outdoors.
If this is not possible, keep the
work area well ventilated. 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 clothes in the work
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.
Furnishing 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 clothes.
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 cleanup is
complete.
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6. Wear a dust respirator 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
hot air gun. Keep the hot air 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 of 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
surface 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 ses-
sion put the paint chips and the
debris in a double plastic bag,
close it with tape or twist ties,
and dispose of properly.
11. Remove protective clothing
and work shoes 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 that
is then washed with the work
clothes. Wash hair and body
thoroughly with soap and water.
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