Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Additional Safety Instructions - Porter-Cable PC1500HGA Instruction Manual

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
• REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified in
this manual should be performed by Porter Cable authorized service centers or other
qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
• USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or
attachment not recommended for use with the tool could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the
accessory section of this manual for further details.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Additional Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUNS
1. Remember that hidden areas such as those behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards
and other panels may contain flammable materials that could be accidentally ignited
when stripping paint from the panel. Such a fire would not be readily apparent, and could
cause considerable damage and danger of injury. This heat gun is capable of producing
temperatures in excess of 1000° F (538° C).
2. Do not use this tool as a hair dryer.
3. Always turn heat gun off, disconnect from power source and let the tool cool down for at
least 30 minutes before moving or storing it. Do not lay the heat gun on flammable
surfaces when operating the gun or immediately after shutting it off. Always set the gun
on a flat level surface so that the nozzle tip is pointed upward when allowing to cool.
For easy storage, the tool can hang from the hang hole. The heat gun should be stored
indoors.
4. Always use good quality scrapers and stripping knives.
5. Never obstruct the air intake or nozzle outlet.
6. Be sure to direct the hot air blast in a safe direction; away from other people or flammable
objects.
7. Keep fingers away from metal nozzle; it becomes very hot.
8. Donʼt touch the nozzle to any surface while running or shortly after running.
9. Avoid poking anything down inside the nozzle.
10. Know your work environment. Remember that areas behind soffit board, ceilings, and
floors may contain highly flammable materials. Check these areas before applying heat.
11. Clean dry paint from the nozzle after use; it could ignite.
12. Clean your scraper blade frequently during use; it could ignite.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
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