MTS600 Instruction Manual
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
General
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Do not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash, in areas
where there is inadequate ventilation, or near combustible materials. An
explosion could occur.
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Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding. Fire, electric shock or burns could
result.
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Never look at the sun through the telescope. Loss of eyesight could result.
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Use solar filter for sun observation.
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Do not use the carrying case as a footstool. The case is slippery and unstable
so a person could slip and fall off it.
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Do not wield or throw the plumb bob. A person could be injured if struck.
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Secure handle to main unit with locking screws. Failure to properly secure the
handle could result in the unit falling off while being carried, causing injury.
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Tighten the adjustment tribrach clamp securely. Failure to properly secure the
clamp could result in the tribrach falling off while being carried, causing
injury.
Power supply
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Do not use voltage other than the specified power supply voltage. Fire or
electrical shock could result.
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Do not use damaged power cords, plugs or loose outlets. Fire or electric shock
could result.
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Do not use power cords other than those designated. Fire could result.
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Do not place articles such as clothing on the battery charger while charging
batteries. Sparks could be induced, leading to fire.
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Use only the specified battery charger to recharge batteries.
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Do not heat or throw batteries into fire. An explosion could occur, resulting in
injury.
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To prevent shorting of the battery in storage, apply insulating tape or
equivalent to the terminals. Otherwise shorting could occur resulting in fire or
burns.
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Do not use batteries or the battery charger if wet. Resultant shorting could lead
to fire or burns.
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Do not use connect or disconnect power supply plugs with wet hands. Electric
shock could result.
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Do not touch liquid leaking from batteries. Harmful chemicals could cause
burns or blisters.
