Black & Decker HEAT PRO DELUXE Heat Gun User Manual


 
HOT AIR TOOL ENGLISH 5
HELPFUL HINTS PRIOR TO USE
Keep the scraping tool edge clean to help
make the job easier.
Do not use the hot air tool on surfaces that
can be damaged by heat such as vinyl, siding,
gutters, window frames.
When removing paint from window frames,
the hot air tool will soften the putty. Be care-
ful not to gouge the putty with the scraper.
The putty will firm up after it cools.
Do not use the hot air tool on insulated lami-
nated window glass such as Thermopane.
The glass edge expansion may break the edge
seal.
When scraping fascia, do not overheat the
edges of the asphalt shingles protruding over
the edge of the sheathing. Too much heat will
melt the asphalt.
The removal of paint by heat is safe if the below
guidelines are used; however you should always
keep either a container of water or an ABC fire
extinguisher within reach.
GUIDELINES FOR REMOVING PAINT
1. 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.
2. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furni-
ture, clothing, cooking utensils and air
ducts. If they cannot be removed place in
center of the room and cover.
3. Place drop cloths in the 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 center 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 pregnant
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 Occupational Safety &
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 home center and hardware stores. Be
sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair
may keep masks from sealing properly.
Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER
MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7. Use caution when operating the hot air tool.
Keep the hot air tool 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. Cleanup 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 phos-
phate detergent or trisodium phosphate
(TSP) to wash and mop areas.
10. 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.
11. 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.
Hot Air Tool Operational Guidelines - All Models