3M PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR 9501+

3M 9501+

IMPORTANT
Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these instructions for reference.

USE FOR
* Particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging or processing minerals,
silica, coal, iron ore, heavy metal, flour, wood, pollen and certain other substances.

* Liquid or non-oil based particles from sprays that do not also emit oil aerosols or vapors.

* Metal fumes produced from welding, brazing, cutting and other operations involving heating of metals.


DO NOT USE FOR
Do not use for gases and vapors, oil aerosols, or sandblasting; particulate concentrations that exceed either 10 times the occupational exposure limit or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower. This respirator does not supply oxygen. Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen

Fitting Instructions

1. With nosepiece facing away from you, hold the earloop strap in each hand with the nosepiece up.

2. Position the respirator under the chin.

3. Pull each strap over the ear. Adjust the straps as comfortable as possible.

4. Place the fingertips of both hands at the top of the metal nosepiece. Mold the nosepiece to the shape of the nose bridge by pushing inwards while moving your fingertips down both sides of the nosepiece. Pinching the respirator nosepiece using only one hand may result in less effective respirator fit.

5. The seal of the respirator on the face should be checked by the wearer prior to entering the work area.

a) Cover the front of the respirator with both hands, being careful not to disturb the position of the respirator.
b) Exhale sharply. If air leaks around the nose bridge, readjust the nosepiece as described in

4. If air leaks at the respirator edges, work the straps back along the side of your hand. If you CANNOT achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter the contaminated area. See your supervisor.

c) If no leakage is detected, then work may proceed. It is very important to press the nosepiece firmly to the nose bridge to form a good seal.