Use and Care Manual

*If you have questions, call the 3M technical service line in the

U.S. call 1-800-243-4630 and in Canada call 1-800-267-4414.

Always read and follow product-specic user instructions.

DIY/Home Use: Use ONLY in NON-HARMFUL environments.

Occupational/Hazardous Use: Use under a regulated government (e.g. OSHA) respiratory protection program.

WARNING: Limitations apply. Misuse may result in sickness or death. See product packaging and insert,

or call 3M in USA at 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call 1-800-267-4414.

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Tips to Put It On Properly

Place on Face

To start, cup the respirator in your hand with the nosepiece at your ngertips, allowing

the headband straps to hang freely below your hand. Put the respirator up to your face

with the nosepiece over the bridge of your nose.

Position Straps

While holding the respirator in place, pull the top strap over your head so it rests high

on the back of your head and above your ears. Next, pull the bottom strap over your

head and place it around your neck just below your ears. Untwist the straps.

Form the Nosepiece Correctly

To get a good seal around the nose, you need to mold the nosepiece carefully to help

prevent air leakage. To do this, use two ngers from each hand to mold the nosepiece

to the shape of your nose. Push inwards and down while moving your ngers down

both sides of the nosepiece.

Check the Seal

To perform a User Seal Check, cover the respirator with both hands and, for

non-valved respirators, exhale sharply; for valved respirators, inhale sharply. Be careful

not to disturb the position of the respirator. No air leaks should be felt between the

face and the respirator edges. If air does leak, readjust the nosepiece, work the straps

back along the sides of your head and repeat the seal check. If you cannot achieve a

proper t without air leaks, try another respirator model.

Take It O Properly

How to Take Respirator O

To remove, cup the respirator in one hand to hold it on your face. With your other

hand, pull bottom strap overhead, then pull top strap overhead and remove respirator.

An alternative way to remove the respirator without touching it is to rst pull the

bottom strap over your head and then pull the top strap over your head.

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