3M DBI-SALA Manual D'instructions page 8

MAGNET SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING:
with magnets which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death, avoid close proximity
to implanted medical devices.
Some of the SRDs covered in this instruction manual have strong permanent magnets:
• Permanent magnets are very strong. Handling them with care is necessary to prevent personal injuries,
property damages and magnet damages.
• Permanent magnets are brittle. They can be broken or can splinter in a collision. One should wear gloves and
protective glasses when handling these magnets, because splinters and/or spacers could disengage and fly
from the magnets.
• The strong magnetic fields of permanent magnets can damage items such as televisions, computer monitors,
credit cards, bank cards, computers, diskettes and other data carriers, video tapes, mechanical watches,
hearing aids, loud speakers, and VCRs. Pacemakers may be damaged or switch to "Test Mode" in the presence
of a strong magnetic force. If a pacemaker is in use, keep a minimum distance of 1 foot.
• Under no circumstances should you try to cut, saw or drill the magnets. Not only will the magnet break, but
the resulting dust from the magnet is very flammable. Magnets should never be burned, as burning them will
create toxic fumes.
(SRDs WITH MAGNETS) To reduce the risks associated with working with SRDs
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