User manual MAKITA HG551V

[. . . ] Do not carry the unit by the cord and do not use the cord to pull the plug from the outlet. WARNING: Do not work in rain or in a moist or wet environment. This can lead to a hazardous electric shock. Store the unit in a dry location when not in use. [. . . ] READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning: Extreme care should be taken when stripping 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 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. Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines: 1. 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. 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. 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 not be present in the work area until the work is done and all clean up is complete. These masks and replaceable filters are readily available at major hardware stores. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly. 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. [. . . ] To cool off the unit, have it operate on COOL DOWN (see "Settings"). When the unit has cooled off, set the switch 1 to 0. Note: When an indication flashes in the display, a change can be initiated with either PLUS or MINUS. Longer text begins to move after 2 seconds and returns to the keyword after 2 passes. [. . . ]