Power Tool Interference

My father received a Boston Scientific pacemaker model S603 in October. He is progressing well.

A question arose about the use of battery powered or cordless tools. He wants to be sure there will be no interference with the following or similar tools:

-Riding mower. Engine in center back. Pacemaker battery on left. Appears to be at least 12 inches from pacemaker.
-Battery powered, cordless tools.
-Chain saw. Used on right side with battery of

Thanks for the assistance. Be well.

4 Comments

Riding Mowers

by pacergirl - 2009-01-22 10:01:15

I have a PM and I enjoy the riding mower all summer. Sure beats pushing one. Your Father shouldn't have any problems with it at all. However just in case... I'd check with the manufacturer of the PM and with the dr.

Sorry....

by pacergirl - 2009-01-22 10:01:19

I forgot to add that I also use cordless power tools as well. I however leave the chain saw work to my hubby. He seems to enjoy it more than I. :-) I personally don't have any problems with any of the outdoor power tools like the electric hedge trimmers, the edger, anything that is electrical or cordless.
Good luck but don't work too hard.

check manufactur of pm or check with doc

by walkerd - 2009-01-23 06:01:25

I have a medtronic, says no use of chain saw, or welder it also says if you use stop use if light headed or dizzy, I think it is chance of ground shock on welder also says keep power cord as far away as u can when useing, chain saw they discourge from use. Power tools with battery and without at least 6 to 12 inches from pacemaker because of magnetics in tools, mowers automobiles stay at least 12 inches from spark out puts.

I have a Boston Scientific, as well

by Angelie - 2009-01-23 09:01:02

I hope that they gave ya'll the user manual that comes with the pacemaker. There's no reason the doc needs to keep it. If you have that, I know there was mention about small power tools, and the like.
I have the Altrua S601 model.
If you don't have the pacemaker user manual, contact your doctor and he should be able to help you.
Boston Scientific also has a website, that is fairly user friendly.

Best of luck, and be careful with those power tools. The lawn mower, I know, is definitely okay to use.

Come mow my 30 acres when you're done with ya'lls. I also got some limbs that need trimming as well. Sounds like a need a gardener. LOL!
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