Minelab MF5 Operation Manual page 35

Hazard
Exposed fibres from
damaged carbon
fibre shafts
Pinch-points
Vibration-only detecting
Attempting shut-down
whilst in Pinpoint mode
Battery precautions
Precaution
Inspect the detector shafts prior to use. Do not allow damaged or abraded
carbon fibre shaft sections to come into contact with skin.
The MF5 shafts are made from carbon fibre material. Damaged or abraded
carbon fibre materials can expose fibres which can cause cuts and
abrasions to skin, and ingress under the skin with potentially toxic effects.
The MF5 has been designed to avoid the presence of pinch-points, but is
a compact, collapsible piece of equipment that requires moderate care
when extending or collapsing.
Keep fingers clear of sliding and rotating mechanisms including shaft
camlocks, and around the base of the folding handle when extending or
collapsing the detector.
Do not rely on vibration feedback alone if wearing heavily padded gloves.
This may result in the target being masked.
Do not attempt to shut down the detector whilst in Pinpoint mode. This
will result in activating Tactical mode.
Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct
sunlight. Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or batteries. Do not expose
cells or batteries to mechanical shock or crushing.
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