WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical
influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
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Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the product until
they are flat.
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When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product 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 com-
pany.
WARNING
Distraction/loss of attention
During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures, there is a danger of accidents
occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions around, for example
obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Precautions:
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The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing
dangers.
WARNING
Unauthorised opening of the product
Either of the following actions may cause you to receive an electric shock:
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Touching live components
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Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs
Precautions:
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Do not open the product!
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Only GeoMax authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products.
WARNING
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
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If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
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If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause poisoning,
burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
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By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to use it in
contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe
injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.
Precautions:
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The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national
regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel.
Product-specific treatment and waste management information is available from
GeoMax AG.
WARNING
Improperly repaired equipment
Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowledge.
Precautions:
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Only authorised GeoMax Service Centres are entitled to repair these products.
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