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Safety Instructions
Stabila LD 500
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Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaffolding, when using
ladders, when measuring near machines which are running, or near
parts of machines or installations which are unprotected
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Aiming directly into the sun
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Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in the dark
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Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site (e.g. when measuring on
roads,
construction sites, etc.)
Limits of use
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See section “Technical Data“.
The Stabila LD 500 is designed for use in areas permanently habitable by
humans, do not use the product in explosion hazardous areas or in aggres-
sive environments.
Areas of responsibility
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the original equipment
Stabila Messgeräte, D-76855 Annweiler am Trifels (for short
Stabila):
Stabila is responsible for supplying the product, including the User Manual
and original accessories, in a completely safe condition.
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of non-Stabila acces-
sories:
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The manufacturers of non-Stabila accessories for the
Stabila LD 500 are responsible for developing, implementing and commu-
nicating safety concepts for their products. They are also responsible for
the effectiviness of these safety concepts in combination with the Stabila
equipment.
Responsibilities of the person in charge of the instrument:
WARNING
The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that the
equipment is used in accordance with the instructions. This person is also
accountable for the deployment of personnel and for their training and for
the safety of the equipment when in use.
The person in charge of the instrument has the following duties:
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To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instruc-
tions in the User Manual.
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To be familiar with local safety regulations relating to accident preven-
tion.
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To inform Stabila immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe.
Hazards in use
CAUTION:
Watch out for erroneous distance measurements if the instrument
is defective or if it has been dropped or has been misused or modified.
Precautions:
Carry out periodic test measurements. Particularly after the instrument
has been subject to abnormal use, and before, during and after important
measurements.
Make sure the Stabila LD 500 optics are kept clean and that there is no
mechanical damage to the bumpers.
CAUTION:
In using the instrument for distance measurements or for positio-
ning moving objects (e.g. cranes, building equipment, platforms, etc.) unfo-
reseen events may cause erroneous measurements.
Precautions:
Only use this product as a measuring sensor, not as a control device. Your
system must be configured and operated in such a way, that in case of an
erroneous measurement, malfunction of the device or power failure due
to installed safety measures (e.g. safety limit switch), it is assured that no
damage will occur.