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REPAIR BLADE SPAR ROOT END MINOR DAMAGE
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c.
Remove finish to a distance of 1 inch all
around damaged area (1). Use abrasive
paper (E7).
Acetone (E20) is extremely flammable.
It can be toxic. Avoid inhaling. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Keep away from heat, sparks, or open
flame. In case of contact, immediately
flush skin or eyes with water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention for eyes.
d.
Clean area (3) where finish was removed.
Use cloth (E120) damp with acetone (E20).
Wear gloves (E186). Wipe acetone dry
immediately. Use dry cloth (E120).
2.
Mix adhesive (E40 or E41) as follows:
Adhesives (E40 and E41) are
flammable and toxic. Avoid inhaling.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Keep away from heat, sparks, or
open flame. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, or clothing. In case of contact,
immediately flush skin or eyes with
water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention for eyes.
NOTE
Adhesive (E40) is preferred. Use
adhesive (E41) only if adhesive (E40)
is not available.
a.
Mix a tube of prepackaged adhesive (E40).
Follow instructions on kit. Wear gloves
(E186).
b.
If prepackaged adhesive (E40) is not
available, prepare adhesive (E41). Mix 100
parts of resin and 23 parts of hardener by
weight. Use trip balance and polyethylene
cup (E157). Stir until color is uniform. Use
tongue depressor (E424).
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