Small parts. Careful handling.
Couplers, locking balls, springs and uncoupling magnets are model-building components, not toys. Keep them away from children and pets, and work over a tray or a light-colored surface so loose parts are easy to find.
Swallowed magnets can cause serious internal injury. If you suspect someone has swallowed a magnet, seek medical attention immediately.
Wear eye protection when cutting, filing or working with spring-loaded parts. Direct tools away from your hands, avoid breathing dust, and clean the work area when you finish. Wash your hands before eating or drinking.
Adhesives, paint and solvents.
Follow the label and safety data sheet for every adhesive, paint, blackening solution and solvent you use. Work with the specified ventilation and protective equipment, and avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Acetone, mentioned in our disassembly guides, is highly flammable. Keep it away from heat, sparks and flames, and keep its container closed when not in use. It can also damage paint, plastic and resin. Remove a metal coupler from the model before using solvent, and check that the parts and container are compatible with the product.
Use only the small amount of adhesive called for in the assembly guide. Keep it out of the ball chamber, knuckle pivot and other moving parts.
Current finishes and older Sergent parts.
Prototype Couplers does not use hexavalent chromium on its couplers. Older Sergent Engineering products may have different finishes and handling information. Keep and follow the warnings supplied with those products; do not assume an older part has the same finish as a current one.
If you have a question about a particular part or finish, contact us with the product code and any information from its packaging.
Further safety information.
- CPSC: magnet safety
- NIOSH: acetone handling and exposure information
- ILO/WHO: acetone chemical safety card
These references complement the instructions and safety information supplied with the products you use.