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1 LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT: Before using the Hausted MBC Mammography / Biopsy Chair, please read and
adhere to the following safety precautions and warnings. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury or damage to the MBC Mammography / Biopsy Chair.
Always consult your healthcare professional to determine safe methods most suitable for your
individual abilities. Protect yourself, your attendant, and the Hausted MBC Mammography / Biopsy
Chair by having it serviced regularly. If you experience any malfunction, contact your Graham-
Field authorized distributor immediately, as a hazardous condition could result, causing personal
injury or damage to the Hausted MBC Mammography / Biopsy Chair.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and replacement of worn parts are necessary to provide years of
excellent service. Maintenance MUST be performed by qualified personnel ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SIGNIFICANCE OF SAFETY STATEMENTS
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance:
DANGER: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate personal injury.
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NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could
result in product or property damage.
Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get
the most from your product.
DANGER / WARNING / CAUTION / NOTICE Summary
The following is a listing of the safety precautions which must be observed when operating and
servicing this equipment. These precautions are repeated (in whole or in part), where applicable,
throughout the manual.
WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Personal Injury
WARNING: LACERATION HAZARD — When cutting bands always use a tool specifically
designed for that purpose. This will help to avoid personal injuries frequently incurred
when bands are cut and tension released.
WARNING: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition 65 Warning: This
product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive or developmental harm.
WARNING — Proper Operation
WARNING: The MBC Mammography / Biopsy chair maximum patient weight is 325 lb
(147 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING: The chair is not intended to replace a stretcher or gurney.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD — Do not sit on end — tipping may occur.
