Safety Advice - Minelab MF5 Operation Manual

Safety Advice

The MF5 is safe to transport, store and operate when handled with the due
care. Safety hazards applicable to this equipment are identified below.
Hazard
Emission of
non-ionising radiation.
Electromagnetic
interference
Internal voltages
Speaker/Earset
audio volume
Air transport
safety requirements
Ergonomic hazards
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Precaution
The MD Sensor emits very low power magnetic fields and Radio Frequency
(RF) energy. The radiated energy is significantly lower than that emitted by
a mobile telephone and is safe to human health.
Operators do not need to follow any specific safety precautions to
mitigate hazards to human health posed by the emission of non-ionising
radiation from the equipment.
While interference with communications equipment is unlikely,
consideration should be given to potential effects on other
equipment in proximity.
Voltages potentially capable of causing electric shock are present on
some internal conductors.
Inspect the MF5 shafts, Coil, Control Box enclosure, and Batteries for
evidence of damaged or exposed cables or electrical conductors prior
to use. Do not use the equipment if there is any evidence of damaged or
exposed cables or electrical conductors.
Exposure to excessively high audio volumes with any audio generating
equipment can cause discomfort and possible temporary and permanent
hearing loss. The maximum output volume via the Earset and speaker for
the detector are limited to be within safe levels for peak sound pressure
level exposure. Operators should also use the Volume control to ensure
the audio volume is not set above comfortable levels.
Ensure the Volume control is not set above comfortable levels
during operation.
The MF5 should not be powered On while being transported by air, and all
applicable safety regulations must be followed in relation to carriage of
electronic equipment.
Batteries must be removed from the detector prior to air transport.
The detector must be in its folded configuration when transporting by air.
Follow all applicable safety regulations including the directions from
aircrew when transporting MF5 equipment by air.
The MF5 is a lightweight detector, designed to minimise the risk of fatigue,
strain, or other musculoskeletal injury to Operators.
Operators using the equipment should always observe correct detecting
posture and technique.