3M™ 7500 Series Half Face Respirator

Use Instructions:

1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of this respirator and/or failure to wear this respirator during all times of exposure can reduce respirator effectiveness and may result in sickness or death.
2. Before occupational use of this respirator, a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, such as medical evaluation, training, and fit testing, and applicable OSHA substance specific standards. In Canada, follow the recommendations of CSA Z94.4 and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate.
3. The airborne contaminants, which can be dangerous to your health, include those that are so small you cannot see them.
4. Leave contaminated area immediately and contact supervisor if you smell or taste contaminants or if dizziness, irritation, or other distress occurs.
5. Store respirator away from contaminated areas when not in use.
6. Dispose of used product in accordance with applicable regulations.

Use Limitations:

1. This respirator does not supply oxygen when used in air-purifying mode. Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
2. Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately dangerous to life and health, are unknown, or when concentrations exceed 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) in air-purifying mode when qualitatively fit tested, 50 times the PEL in air-purifying mode when quantitatively fit tested, 1,000 times PEL in supplied air mode, or according to specific OSHA standards or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower.
3. Do not alter, abuse, or misuse this respirator.
4. Do not use with beards, facial hair, or other conditions that prevent a good seal between the face and the faceseal of the respirator.