Sokkia SRX1, Operator'S Manual, Page: 9 / 184

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1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as
prevention of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point
within a triangle used with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this operator’s manual.
The definitions of the indications are listed below. Be sure you understand them before reading the
manual’s main text.
Definition of Indication
General

WARNING
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly
result in death or serious injury to the operator.

CAUTION
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly
result in personal injury or property damage.

This symbol indicates items for which caution (hazard warnings inclusive) is urged.
Specific details are printed in or near the symbol.

This symbol indicates items which are prohibited. Specific details are printed in or near
the symbol.

This symbol indicates items which must always be performed. Specific details are printed
in or near the symbol.

Warning

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.

Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding. Fire, electric shock, burns, or hazardous
radiation exposure could result.

Never look at the sun through the telescope. Loss of eyesight could result.

Do not look at reflected sunlight from a prism or other reflecting object through the
telescope. Loss of eyesight could result.

Direct viewing of the sun during sun observation will cause loss of eyesight. Use a solar
filter (option), such as that in "27. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES", for sun observation.

When securing the instrument in the carrying case make sure that all catches, including
the side catches, are closed. Failure to do so could result in the instrument falling out
while being carried, causing injury.

Caution

Do not use the carrying case as a footstool. The case is slippery and unstable so a
person could slip and fall off it.