Additional Safety Information - DeWalt D26411 Instruction Manual

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into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
Additional Safety Instructions for
Heat Guns
• Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit
boards or other panels may contain flammable materials
that could be ignited by the hot air tool 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 hot air tool moving
in a back-and-forth motion, lingering or pausing in one spot
could ignite the panel or the materials behind it. These heat
guns are capable of producing temperatures in excess of
1000 ˚F (~ 550 ºC).
• DO NOT USE THIS TOOL AS A HAIR DRYER.
• DO NOT USE THIS TOOL TO COOK OR REHEAT FOOD.
• Allow the tool to cool before storing. 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.
• Always use good quality scrapers and stripping knives.
• Keep moveable items secured and steady while scraping.
• Never obstruct the air intake or nozzle outlet.
• Be sure to direct the hot air blast in a safe direction; away
from other people or flammable objects.
• KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM METAL NOZZLE; IT BECOMES
VERY HOT. Wear gloves to protect hands.
• Don't touch the nozzle to any surface while running or
shortly after running.
• Avoid poking anything down inside the nozzle.
• Know your work environment. Remember that areas
behind soffit board, ceilings, and floors may contain
highly flammable materials. Check these areas before
applying heat.
• Splinters and small particles of stripped paint can be
ignited and blown through holes and cracks in the surface
being stripped.
• Clean dry paint from the nozzle after use; it could ignite.
• Clean your scraper blade frequently during use; it
could ignite.
• Do not use the heat gun in combination with
chemical strippers.
• Do not use accessory nozzles as scrapers.
• Keep nozzle away from cord.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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• Be constantly aware that this tool can ignite flammable
materials, and soften or melt others. Regardless of the
task you are performing, shield or keep away from these
materials that are close to the work area.
• You may occasionally notice some slight smoking of the
tool after it is turned off. This is the result of heating the
residual oil that was deposited on the heating element
during the manufacturing process.

Additional Safety Information


WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/
or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.

CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side
on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large
battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack
but may be easily knocked over.