Heat Tool General Safety Guide
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General Safety Guide Shrinkfast Heat Tool – General Safety Guide Shrinkfast heat tools are powerful products used by thousands of customers around the world. Like any power tool, great care should be placed on the end user’s training and safety. This guideline is not intended to replace a company’s safety procedures, but rather enhance the overall safety precautions used when working with Shrinkfast heat tools. If you have any questions regarding training or safety precautions, please contact your local distributor or Shrinkfast direct at 603.863.7719 or email at info@shrinkfast-998.com General Safety Instructions: Pre-Operation: • Read all safety instructions and the Operations Manual before using any heat tool • When working with any type of heat or open flame, always keep a fire extinguisher close by • Always wear safety glasses and gloves (flame retardant or leather is suggested) • Never obstruct or cover the back air inlet of the heat tool. If the air flow is reduced, the heat tool will not work properly • Keep the work area clear of debris, wood shavings, paper products, flammable chemicals and anything else that may catch fire from the heat of the tool • Do not wear loose clothing while shrink wrapping and always keep long hair tied back • Check all fittings for leaks and inspect the hose for cracks or loose connections • When shrink wrapping indoors, make sure the work area is well ventilated • When shrink wrapping outdoors, do not shrink wrap when the wind is harder the 10 mph During-Operation: • Never operate the heat tool below 15 PSI. Doing so will damage the internal components of the heat tool and void the warranty • Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the heat tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the heat tool may result in serious personal injury Shrinkfast® Marketing 460 Sunapee Street • Newport, New Hampshire 03773 Tel. 603-863-7719 • Fax 603-863-6225 • www.shrinkfast998.com

Shrinkfast has been the technical innovator and manufacturer of UL approved heat shrink tools for over 40 years. Through a worldwide network of authorized distributors, we offer the expertise to shrink wrap everything from small equipment to large buildings, bridges and military aircraft. During-Operation (continued): • Do not overreach and keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the heat tool in unexpected situations • Never operate the heat tool with the combustor nozzle hard up against a surface; this could ignite any material...