GeoMax ZONE20 H, User Manual

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Safety Directions Zone20 H
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1.3 Limits of Use
Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suitable for use in
aggressive or explosive environments.
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DANGER
Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous areas, or close
to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product.
1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of the
product GeoMax AG, CH-9443 Widnau, hereinafter referred to as GeoMax, is responsible for supplying the product,
including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition.
Person responsible for
the product The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
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To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user manual.
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.
• To inform GeoMax immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of e.g. radio transmitters
or lasers are respected.
1.5 Hazards of Use
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CAUTION
Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has been misused, modi-
fied, stored for long periods or transported.
Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated in the user manual,
particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use as well as before and after important
measurements.
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DANGER
Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs and extensions in the
vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environment, first
contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and follow their instructions.
NOTICE
With the remote control of products, it is possible that extraneous targets will be picked out and measured.
Precautions:
When measuring in remote control mode, always check your results for plausibility.
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WARNING
If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of being
struck by lightning.
Precautions:
Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
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WARNING
Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building
sites and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations governing safety,
accident prevention and road traffic.
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CAUTION
If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechan-
ical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be damaged or people can sustain injury.
Precautions:
When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted, fitted, secured, and
locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.