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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 deposited 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 process 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 USING A HEAT GUN. 3. Exercise CAUTION when using this product outdoors. To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension cord connection dry and off the ground. 4. Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines: a. 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. b. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts. SKU 66098 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 c. 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. d. 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 sealed doorways with drop clothes. e. 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. f. 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. Make sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly. Change filters often. diSpOSaBle paper MaSKS are nOt adeQuate. g. 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. h. 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 tobacco in the work area. i. 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. j. 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. k. 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. 5. When working with plastics, varnish, or similar materials, gases develop that are easily flammable and can lead to explosions. Be prepared for flames to develop and keep suitable fire extinguishing means at hand. 6. The Nozzle becomes very hot. Do not lay the Heat Gun on flammable surfaces when operating the Gun or immediately after turning the Gun off. Always set the Heat Gun on a flat, level surface so that the Nozzle tip is directed upwards and away from the supporting surface. 7. Do not use the Heat Gun near flammable materials. 8. Do not point the Heat Gun at people or animals. The intense heat can injure them. 9. Do not touch the tube of the heating element or the Nozzle when they are hot. They will be hot enough SKU 66098 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 to cause burns during use and immediately afterwards. 10. Do not use the Heat Gun on glass. 11. Do not use the Heat Gun as a hair dryer or to heat up materials that can be damaged by high temperatures. 12. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 13. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool. 14. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving. 15. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children. 16. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pa...