B. Personal Safety Rules
DO NOT operate the Mini-Ductor® 12V, and stay at least twenty feet away from an
operating Mini-Ductor® 12V, if you have a cardiac pacemaker or any other kind of
electronic or metallic surgical implant. Although the magnetic field emanating from the
tool is effective within only a few inches, it poses a dangerous risk to the proper operation
of all implanted or neighboring medical electronic devices and surgical metal implants.
DO NOT operate the Mini-Ductor® 12V while wearing any metallic items such as
jewelry, rings, watches, chains, identification tags, religious medals, belt buckles,
body piercing hardware, etc. Induction heating devices heat metallic objects very quickly
and can cause serious burns or even ignite clothing.
Remove all loose coins, metallic tokens, keys, chains, pocket knives, miniature tools,
or any other metallic object in or on your clothing before operating the Mini-
Ductor® 12V. Induction heating devices heat metallic objects very quickly and can cause
serious burns or even ignite clothing.
Do not wear clothing that contains metallic pocket rivets, waist band buttons, pocket
buttons, zippers or other metallic features when operating the Mini-Ductor® 12V
Induction heating devices heat metallic objects very quickly and can cause serious burns or
even ignite clothing.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles when using the Mini-Ductor® 12V.
Always wear a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask certified by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of
Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines since fumes
created from heating objects may emit toxic vapors. These masks and replaceable filters
are readily available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits as beards and facial
hair may keep masks from sealing properly. Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER
MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
Wear heat-resistant gloves. The Mini-Ductor® 12V heats metal very quickly and you
may burn your hands and fingers when trying to manually remove parts from hot metal
surfaces.
Do not operate the Mini-Ductor® 12Vwhile under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
any medication.
Do not overreach and maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of hand tools during unexpected situations.
For automotive applications, DO NOT use the Mini-Ductor® 12V within 4 inches of
any airbag component. The heat created during induction heating can ignite the air bag
propellant causing it to deploy without warning. The induced current can also activate the
sensors of an airbag if placed near its wire. Refer to the vehicles service manual for the
precise airbag location before operating the Mini-Ductor® 12V.
