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2. Safety information
WARNING
Misuse may lead to injury, malfunction
and damage to property. The owner
must inform the user of the operating
risks associated with the equipment
and the corresponding safety
precautions. The PD 20 laser range
meter may be operated only when the
user has received prior instruction.
Operating limits
See “Technical data” section.
Environment
The product is suitable for use in atmospheres
permanently habitable by humans. It must not
be used in corrosive or explosive environments.
Exposure to rain for short periods during use is
permissible.
Division of responsibilities
Responsibility of the manufacturer of
the original equipment, Hilti Corporation,
FL 9494 Schaan (subsequently referred to
as “Hilti”)
Hilti is responsible for supplying a technically
safe product in faultless condition, including
operating instructions and original accessories.
The responsibility of other manufacturers
supplying accessories
The manufacturers of accessories (not supplied
by Hilti) for the Hilti PD 20 are responsible for
the development, implementation and
communication of safety strategies for their
products and the interaction of the latter with the
Hilti product.
Intended use, continued
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2. Safety information
2. Safety information
Please read this now!
This information is intended to enable owners
and users of the Hilti PD 20 to identify any
operating risks in good time, i.e. to eliminate any
such risks in advance where possible.
The owner of the tool must ensure that these
instructions are understood and followed by all
users.
Purpose
Intended uses
The Hilti PD 20 is intended for the following
range of applications:
• Measuring distances
• Calculating areas, volumes and remote
heights (side of right-angled triangle)
• Addition and subtraction of distances
Examples of misuse
• Use of the product without prior instruction
• Use of the product outside its operating limits
• Rendering safety devices ineffective or
removing notices and warning signs
• Opening the product unless expressly
permitted in certain cases (e.g. to replace the
batteries)
• Making conversions or modifications to the
product
• The use of accessories from other
manufacturers not explicitly approved by Hilti
• The use of a product known to have been
stolen
• Deliberately dangerous or careless behaviour
on scaffolding, when climbing ladders or
when taking measurements in the vicinity of
operating machinery or the exposed parts of
machines or other equipment
• Aiming the product directly at the sun
• Deliberately dazzling other persons
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