WARNING
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 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 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.
CAUTION
Dropping the product
When being dropped, the product can cause personal injury and/or mechanical
damage.
Precautions:
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Secure the product when operating it.
WARNING
Improper disposal
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
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The product does include parts of Beryllium inside. Any modification of
some internal parts can release Beryllium dust or fragments, creating a
health hazard.
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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 can be
received from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
Safety Directions
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