CAUTION
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappro-
priate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
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Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by
running the product until they are flat.
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When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the prod-
uct must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and
regulations are observed.
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Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
WARNING
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient tempera-
tures or immersion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
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Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temper-
atures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
WARNING
Short circuit of battery terminals
If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery,
keys, metallised paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause
injury or fire, for example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
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Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metal-
lic objects.
WARNING
Improperly repaired equipment
Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowl-
edge.
Precautions:
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Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair
these products.
The following advice is only valid for battery charger, power adapter and car
adapter.
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Safety Directions
