3M 8511 User manual

8511/8211/07185*
Particulate Respirator N95
Respirador para partículas N95
User Instructions / Instrucciones
IMPORTANT: Keepthese User Instructions
*07185 isa catalog number only.NIOSH approvedas 3M 8511
Particulate Respirator N95. See insert for approvallabel.
IMPORTANTE: Conserve estas Instrucciones
para referencia futura.
See insert for approvallabel.
Consulte la etiqueta de aprobaciónenelinserto.
98-0060-0125-3_3

WARNING
This respirator helps protect against
certain particles. Misuse may result in
sickness or death.For proper use, see
supervisor, or User Instructions,or call 3M
in U.S.A., 1-800-247-3941.In Canada,call
Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
ADVERTENCIA
Este respirador ayuda a proteger contra
ciertas partículas. El mal uso puede
ocasionar enfermedadoincluso la
muerte. Para su uso adecuado consulte a
su supervisor, lea lasInstrucciones, o llame
a 3Men EUA al 1-800-247-3941.In. En
Canadá llame al Servicio Técnico al 1-800-267-4414. En México
llame al 01-800-712-0646; o contacte a 3M en su país.
Website:www.3M.com/PPESafety
Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630
For other 3M products: 1-800-3M-HELPSor 1-651-737-6501
PARA OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN
En Estados Unidos: Internet: www.3M.com/PPESafety
Internet: www.3m.com.mx/saludocupacional
O llame a 3Men su localidad.

IMPORTANT
Before use, wearer must readand understand these User
Particles such asthose from grinding, sanding, sweeping,sawing,
bagging,or processing minerals, coal,ironore,flour, metal,wood,
pollen, and certainother substances.Liquid or non-oil based
particlesfrom spraysthat do not also emit oil aerosolsor vapors.
Follow all applicable local regulations. For additional information
on 3M use recommendations for this class of respirator please
consult the 3M Respirator SelectionGuide found onthe 3M
Personal Safety Divisionwebsite at www.3M.com/PPESafety or call
1-800-243- -800-267-4414.
Do not use for gasesand vapors,oil aerosols,asbestos, or
sandblasting; particulate concentrations that exceedeither 10
times the occupational exposure limit or applicable government
regulations, whichever islower. Inthe U.S., do not use when the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) substance
specific standards,such as those for, arsenic, cadmium, leadinthe
constructionindustry, or 4,4’-methylene dianiline (MDA),specify
other types of respiratory protection. This respirator does not

This respirator can help reduce inhalationexposuresto certain
airborne biological particles(e.g. mold, Bacillus anthracis,
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, etc.) but cannot eliminate the
risk of contracting infection, illnessor disease. OSHA and other
government agencies have not established safe exposure limitsfor
1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations onthe use of this
respirator and/or failure to wear this respirator during all timesof
may result in
2. In the U.S., before occupational use of this respirator, a written
respiratory protection program must be implementedmeeting
all the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 such astraining,
fit testing,medical evaluation, and applicable OSHA substance
specific standards.In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4requirements
must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction,
3. The particles which canbe dangerous to your health include
4. Leave the contaminatedarea immediately and contact
5. Store the respirator away from contaminatedareaswhen not

6. Inspect respirator before eachuse to ensure that it isin good
operating condition. Examine all the respirator parts for signs
of damage including the two headbands, staples,exhalation
valve and noseclip. The respirator should be disposedof
immediately upon observationof damaged or missing parts.
Filtering facepieces are to be inspected prior to each use to
assure there are no holesinthe breathing zone other than
the puncturesaround staplesand no damage has occurred.
Enlarged holes resulting from ripped or torn filter material
around staple punctures are considered damage. Immediately
NIOSH approval.
7. Conduct a user sealcheck before use as specified inthe Fitting
Instructions section. If you cannot achieve a proper seal,do
not use the respirator.
8. Dispose of used product inaccordance with
1. This respirator does not supply oxygen. Do not use in

2. Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are
immediately dangerous to life or health, are unknown or when
concentrations exceed 10 timesthe permissible exposure limit
(PEL) or according to specific OSHA standards or applicable
3.
4. Do not use with beards or other facial hair or other conditions
that prevent a good seal betweenthe face and the sealing
5. Respirators can help protect your lungs against certainairborne
contaminants, They will not prevent entry through other routes
such as the skin, which would require additional personal
6. This respirator is designed for occupational/professional use by
adults who are properly trained intheir use and limitations. This
7. Individuals witha compromised respiratory system,such as
asthma or emphysema,should consult a physicianand must
8. When storedinaccordance withtemperature and humidity
conditions specifiedthe product may be used until the “use by”

Before use, store respirators inthe original packaging, away
from contaminatedareas, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures,
excessive moisture and damaging chemicals. When storedin
accordance withtemperature and humidity conditions specified
the product may be used until the “use by” date specified on
packaging. Always inspect product and conduct a user seal check
before use as specified in User Instructions. If you cannot achieve
End of Shelf Life
Use respirators before the “use by” date specified
Storage Temperature Range
-20°C (-
If respirator becomes damaged, soiled, or breathing becomes
respirator.
+86˚F
+30˚C
-4˚F
-20˚C
<80%

Must befollowed each time respirator is worn.
1. Cup the respirator inyour hand, withthe nosepiece at your
fingertips,allowing the headbands to hang freely below your
2. Positionthe respirator under your chin withthe nosepiece up.
Pull the topstrap over your headresting it high at the top back
of your head. Pull the bottom strap over your headand positionit
3. Place your fingertips from both hands at the topof the metal
nosepiece. Using two hands,moldthe nose area to the shape of
your nose by pushing inward while moving your fingertips down
bothsides of the nosepiece (Fig. 3).
Pinchingthe nosepiece using one hand may result in
4. Perform a User Seal Check prior to each wearing. To check
the respirator-to-face seal, place both hands completely over
the respirator and inhale sharply.Be careful not to disturb
the positionof the respirator. A negative pressure should be
felt inside the respirator. If air leaksaround nose,readjust the
nosepiece as described in step 3. If air leaks at the respirator
edges, work the straps back along the sides of your head.
If you CANNOT achieve a proper seal,DONOT enter the

See step2of Fitting Instructions and cup respirator in hand
to maintain positiononface.Pull bottom strap over head. Still
holding respirator in position, pull topstrap over headand
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4

IMPORTANTE
Antes de usar el producto,el usuario debe leer y entender estas
Para partículas, como las presentes entrabajos de lijado,
esmerilado, barrido, aserrado, embolsado o procesamiento de
minerales,carbón, mineral de hierro, harina, metal,madera, polen
y algunas otras sustancias. Partículas líquidas o partículas que no
sean base aceite de aerosoles que tampoco emitanaerosoles o
vapores de aceite. Siga las regulaciones locales correspondientes.
Para mayores informes sobre las recomendaciones de uso de
3M para esta clase de respirador, favor de consultar la Guía de
selección de respiradores3Menel sitio de la División de Seguridad
Personal www.3M.com/PPESafety o llame a 3M en EUA al
1-800-243-4630. En Canadá llame al 1-800-267-4414. En México
llame al 01-800-712-
No use para gases y vapores,aerosoles de aceite,asbestos
o sandblasteo; concentraciones de partículas que excedan
gubernamentales aplicables,lo que sea menor. En Estados Unidos
no use cuando las normas para sustancias específicas de la
Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA por sus
siglas eninglés), como arsénico, cadmio, plomo enla industria de
la construccióno 4,4’-metilen dianilina (MDA), indiquen otro tipo de