Bosch GHG18V-50 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 4

General Power Tool Safety Warnings
6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a quali-
fied repair person using only identical re-
placement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUNS
Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings,
floors, soffit boards and other panels may
contain flammable materials that could be ig-
nited by the heat gun when working in these
locations. The ignition of these materials
may not be readily apparent and could result
in property damage and injury to persons.
When working in these locations, keep the
heat gun moving in a back-and-forth motion.
Lingering or pausing in one spot could ignite
the panel or the material behind it.
Extreme care should be
taken
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 deposited on surfaces,
hand to mouth contact can result in the in-
gestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels
of lead can cause irreversible brain and ner-
vous system damage; young and unborn chil-
dren 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 pro-
fessional who uses a paint analyzer to check
the lead content of the paint to be removed.
LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE RE-
MOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD
NOT BE REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
Persons removing paint should follow these
guidelines:
1) 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, fur-
niture, clothing, cooking utensils and air
ducts.
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when stripping
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b. Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or autho-
rized service providers.
3) 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.
4) Work in one room at a time. Furnishings
should be removed or placed in the cen-
ter of the room and covered. Work areas
should be sealed off from the rest of the
dwelling by sealing doorways with drop
cloths.
5) Children, pregnant or potentially preg-
nant women and nursing mothers should
not be present in the work area until the
work is done and all cleanup is complete.
6) Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual
filter (dust and fume) respirator mask
which has been approved by the Occu-
pational Safety and Health Administra-
tion (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 fil-
ters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS
ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7) 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.
8) 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.
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 sur-
face where paint or dust is clinging. DO
NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM.
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