Safety precautions – Samson SR880 Closed-Back Over-Ear Studio Headphones User Manual
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Safety Precautions
WARNING!
This product is capable of causing permanent damage to your hearing if used at excessive volumes!
To protect your hearing, the Samson SR880 headphones should always be used at as low a volume as possible.
We recommend that you stringently follow the guidelines established by the U.S. Occupational Safety Health
Administration (OSHA) regarding maximum time exposure at various sound pressure levels:
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Don’t use this product for more than 8 hours at 90 dB SPL
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Don’t use this product for more than 4 hours at 95 dB SPL
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Don’t use this product for more than 2 hours at 100 dB SPL
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Don’t use this product for more than 1 hour at 105 dB SPL
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Don’t use this product for more than 1/2 hour at 110 dB SPL
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Don’t use this product for more than 15 minutes at 115 dB SPL
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Don’t operate at listening levels of greater than 120 dB SPL!
Pay attention to what your ears are telling you! Ringing is a sign that you have set the gain levels too high and that
damage may result. We recommend that you consult with a qualified audiologist if you exhibit ringing or any other
symptoms.
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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate
collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper
treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private household in the 28 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a
similar new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of
disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.
High sound pressure!
Hearing damage risk
Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods