3 User Instructions Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series User Instructions for 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirators 6501 (Small) (49487*), 6502 (Medium) (49489*), 6503 (Large) (49491*) IMPORTANT: Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these User Instructions for reference. * 49487, 49489, and 49491 are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirators 6501 (Small), 6502 (Medium), and 6503 (Large). This respirator has dual approval as a United States (US) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) half facepiece respirator and as Brazil Ministry of Labor half face piece respirator. Specific information is provided where applicable. All other information is common to both standards. FR Respirateur demi-masque rutilisable robuste de srie 6500 Directives dutilisation des respirateurs demi-masque rutilisables robustes 6501 (petit) (49487*), 6502 (moyen) (49489*) et 6503 MC (grand) (49491*) 3M IMPORTANT : Avant de se servir du produit, lutilisateur doit lire et comprendre les prsentes directives dutilisation. Conserver ces directives dutilisation titre de rfrence. * 49487, 49489 et 49491 ne sont que des numros de rfrence. Ces respirateurs sont homologus par le NIOSH sous la dsignation MC suivante : respirateurs demi-masque rutilisables robustes 6501 (petit), 6502 (moyen) et 6503 (grand) 3M . Ce respirateur dtient une double homologation : celle du National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) des .-U. comme respirateur demi-masque et celle du ministre du Travail du Brsil comme respirateur demi-masque. Renseignements prcis fournis l o ils sappliquent. Tous les autres renseignements se rapportent aux deux normes. ES Respirador reutilizable de pieza facial de media cara, resistente y cmoda, Serie 6500 Instrucciones para Respiradores reutilizables de pieza facial de media cara, resistente y cmoda, 3M, 6501 (pequeo) (49487)*, 6502 (mediano) (49489)*, 6503 (grande) (49491*) IMPORTANTE: Antes de usar el producto, el usuario debe leer y entender estas Instrucciones. Conserve estas Instrucciones de uso para referencia futura. * 49487, 49489 y 49491 slo son nmeros de catlogo. Aprobado por NIOSH como Respiradores reutilizables de pieza facial de media cara 3M 6501 (pequeo), 6502 (mediano) y 6503 (grande). Este respirador cuenta con una aprobacin dual, como un respirador de pieza facial de media cara por el Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (NIOSH por sus siglas en ingls) de Estados Unidos y como respirador de media cara por la Secretara del trabajo de Brasil. Si aplica, se proporciona informacin especfica. La dems informacin es comn para ambas normas. PT Respirador Reutilizvel Semifacial Comodidade Robusta Srie 6500 Instrues de Uso para os Respiradores Reutilizveis Semifaciais 3M Comodidade Robusta 6501 (Pequeno) (49487*), 6502 (Mdio) (49489*), 6503 (Grande) (49491*) IMPORTANTE: Antes do uso, o usurio dever ler e entender estas Instrues de Uso. Guarde estas instrues para referncia. * 49487, 49489 e 49491 so apenas nmeros de catlogo. Aprovados pelo NIOSH como Respiradores Reutilizveis Semifaciais 3M Comodidade Robusta 6501 (Pequeno), 6502 (Mdio), e 6503 (Grande). Este respirador possui dupla aprovao como respirador tipo semifacial nos Estados Unidos pelo National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) e no Brasil pelo Ministrio do Trabalho. Informaes especficas so fornecidas quando aplicveis. Todas as outras informaes so comuns a ambas as normas. 98-0060-0181-6 6 34-8723-8174-3(English) 3 Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator User Instructions 6500 Series W WARNING This respirator helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For correct use, consult supervisor and User Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A. at 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414. FOREWORD These User Instructions provide information about facepiece use only. Important information is provided in the User Instructions with each of the air filtration systems that are used with 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepieces 6501, 6502 and 6503. Read and understand all User Instructions and warnings before using. Keep these User Instructions for reference. If you have questions regarding these products, contact 3M Technical Service. In United States: In Canada: Internet: www.3m.com/workersafety Website: www.3M.ca/Safety Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630 Technical Assistance: 1-800-267-4414 Intended Use The 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator, 6500 Series (6501, 6502, 6503) are designed to help provide respiratory protection against certain airborne contaminants when used in accordance with all use instructions and limitations and applicable safety and health regulations. W WARNING Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain contaminants by reducing airborne concentrations below the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL). It is essential to follow all instructions and government regulations on the use of this product, including wearing the complete respirator system during all times of exposure in order for the product to help protect the wearer. Misuse of respirators may result in overexposure to contaminants and lead to sickness or death. For correct use, consult supervisor and User Instructions, or contact 3M Technical Service. List of Warnings and Cautions within these User Instructions W WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, expose you to contaminants above the OEL, and may result in sickness or death. To help maintain a good seal between the face and the faceseal, the respirator faceseal must be clear of obstructions at all times. Do not use with beards, facial hair or anything that prevents direct contact between the face and the respirator faceseal. Do not clean respirator with solvents. Cleaning with solvents may degrade some respirator components and reduce respirator effectiveness. Inspect all respirator components before each use to ensure proper operating condition. Do not alter, misuse, or abuse this respirator. W CAUTION Failure to properly dispose of spent cartridges, filters, or respirators contaminated by hazardous materials can result in personal exposures as well as environmental harm. Handling, transportation and disposal of spent cartridges, filters, or respirators must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. NIOSH Cautions and Limitations for Negative Pressure Usage The following restrictions may apply. See NIOSH Approval Label. If you are using the 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500 Series as part of a Supplied Air Respirator configuration, refer to the User Instructions that accompanies your air control device for information on NIOSH Cautions and Limitations. A Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen. B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards. H Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges and canisters are replaced before breakthrough occurs. J Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death. K The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require gas-proof goggles to be worn with this respirator when used against formaldehyde. L Follow the manufacturers Users Instructions for changing cartridges, canister and/or filters. 1