14450 Heat Gun
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Follow these guidelines when removing paint:
• Move the workplace 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.
• Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air
ducts.
• Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear
protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
• 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.
• Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should be
present in the work area until the work is done and all cleanup is completed.
• 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
the masks from sealing properly. Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER
MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
UL Safety Precautions
