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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as prevention of
property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point within a triangle used
with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this instruction manual.
The definitions of the indications are listed below. Be sure you understand them before reading the manual’s
main text.
Definition of Indication
General
WARNING
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly result in death
or serious injury to the operator.
CAUTION
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly result in minor injury
or property damage.
This symbol indicates items for which caution (hazard warnings inclusive) is urged. Specific details are
printed in or near the symbol.
This symbol indicates items which are prohibited.
Specific details are printed in or near the symbol.
This symbol indicates items which must always be performed.
Specific details are printed in or near the symbol.
Warning
Do not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash, in areas where there is
inadequate ventilation, or near combustible materials. An explosion could occur.
Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding. Fire, electric shock, burns or hazardous radiation
exposure could result.
Never look at the sun through the telescope. Loss of eyesight could result.
Do not look at reflected sunlight from a prism or other reflecting object through the telescope. Loss
of eyesight could result.
Direct viewing of the sun using the telescope during sun observation will cause loss of eyesight. Use
solar filter (optional accessory) for sun observation.
When securing the instrument in the carrying case make sure that all catches, including the side
catches, are closed. Failure to do so could result in the instrument falling out while being carried,
causing injury.
Caution
Do not use the carrying case as a footstool. The case is slippery and unstable so a person could
slip and fall off it.
Do not place the instrument in a case with a damaged catch, belt or handle. The case or instrument
could be dropped and cause injury.
Do not wield or throw the plumb bob. A person could be injured if struck.
Secure handle to main unit with locking screws. Failure to properly secure the handle could result
in the unit falling off while being carried, causing injury.
Tighten the adjustment tribrach clamp securely. Failure to properly secure the clamp could result in
the tribrach falling off while being carried, causing injury.
