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lead. Your local health authority or
a professional who uses a paint
analyzer can determine the level
of lead contained in the paint to be
removed. Lead- based paint must
only be removed by a professional
and must not be removed using a
heat gun.
Move the workpiece outdoors
wherever possible. If this is not
practical, keep the work area well
ventilated. Open all windows. Place
an exhaust fan in one window, making
sure it is moving the air from inside the
work area to the outdoors.
Remove all cooking utensils and
food from the work area.
Remove all carpets, rugs and
furniture from the work area where
practical. If removal is not practical,
move furniture to the middle of the
room and cover them with a plastic
drop cloth.
Seal off work areas from the rest of
the dwelling by sealing off doorways
with drop cloths.
Cover all air ducts.
Place a drop cloth in the work area
to catch paint chips or peelings.
Wear protective clothing to reduce
the amount of exposed skin.
Children, pregnant or potentially
pregnant
women
mothers should not be present
in the work area until the work and
cleanup have been completed.
and
nursing
Use a respirator mask for dust and
fumes which has been approved by
"OSHA" or "NIOSH".
These masks and replaceable filters
are available at most major hardware
stores. Make sure the mask fits
properly. Beards and facial hair may
prevent the maks from fitting properly.
Change filters often.
Disposable paper dust masks are
NOT adequate for protecting against
inhaling lead fumes.
Keep the heat gun moving while
heating the paint. Excessive heat will
generate increased amounts of fumes
which can be inhaled by the operator.
Keep food and drinks out of the
work area. Always wash hands,
arms and face and rinse mouth with
water before eating or drinking. Never
smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the
work area.
When the paint stripping operation
is completed, clean up all removed
paint and dust by wet mopping the
floors. Do NOT sweep or vacuum
dusty areas Use a solution of trisndiiim
phosphate (TSP) in water to wet mop
the floors and clean all walls, sills and
any other surface where paint dust
has settled.
WARNING
EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARD:
This heat gun produces extremely
high temperatures which can reach
up to 450°C (842°F). Use extreme
caution to prevent combustible
materials
from
use the heat gun near volatile
liquids such as cleaning solvents,
lacquers, gasoline, etc.
igniting.
Never
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