1.5
Hazards of Use
CAUTION
Dropping, misusing, modifying, storing the product for long periods or
transporting the product
Watch out for erroneous measurement results.
Precautions:
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Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjust-
ments indicated in the User Manual, particularly after the product has been
subjected to abnormal use as well as before and after important measure-
ments.
DANGER
Risk of electrocution
Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling
staffs and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power
cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
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Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to
work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible
for the electrical installations and follow their instructions.
NOTICE
With the remote control of products, it is possible that extraneous targets will
be picked out and measured.
Precautions:
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When measuring in remote control mode, always check your results for
plausibility.
WARNING
Lightning strike
If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you
may increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
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Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
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Safety Directions