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battery charge.
• Correct exposure confirmation (auto check).
• Convenient calculator dial for all settings.
• Manual mode.
1. Safety instructions
• The flash unit is exclusively intended and approved for photographic use!
• Never fire a flash in the vicinity of flammable gases or liquids (petrol,
solvents, etc.) - DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
• Never take flash shots of car, bus or train drivers, or of motorcycle and
bicycle riders, whilst they are travelling. They could be blinded by the
light and cause an accident!
• Never fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes! Flash fired direct-
ly in front of the eyes of a person or animal can damage the retina and
lead to severe visual disorders - even blindness!
• Only use the approved power sources listed in the Operating
Instructions!
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, sunshine, fire and the like!
• Never throw exhausted batteries on to a fire!
• Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from the flash unit!
Lye leaking out of spent batteries will damage the unit.
• Never recharge dry-cell batteries!
• Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to dripping or splashing
water!
• Protect the flash unit from excessive heat and humidity! Do not store the
flash unit in the glove compartment of a car!
• Never place material that is impervious to light in front of, or directly on,
the reflector screen. The reflector screen must be perfectly clean when a
flash is fired. The high energy of the flash light will burn the material or
damage the reflector screen if this is not observed.
• Do not touch the reflector screen after a series of flash shots. Danger of
burns!
• Never disassemble the flashgun! DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE!
• There are no components inside the flashgun that can be repaired by a
layperson.
• The adapters for the various types of mains outlet socket may be
inserted into the outlet socket only together with the battery
charger! Never insert an adapter into an outlet socket on its own !
• The battery pack 45-56 may be charged only with the Metz battery
charger 970! The use of unsuitable battery chargers can destroy
the batteries and may result in fire or explosions !
• Do not short-circuit the contacts of the battery charger or the
battery pack !
• The battery charger and the battery pack become warm during the char-
ging operation and you should therefore ensure that they are suitably
ventilated !
• Disconnect the battery charger from the mains voltage when it is not in
use !
• Do not use defective battery chargers or batteries! They may be repaired
only by an authorised customer-service centre! Do not attempt to open
the battery charger or the battery pack !
• We accept no liability for malfunctions and damage to the battery char-
ger or the battery pack which result from the use of accessories made by
other manufacturers !
• Always switch off the flashgun before inserting or removing the battery
pack !
• Keep the battery charger and the battery pack out of the reach of chil-
dren !
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