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1. 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
Power Supply
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 personal 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.
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 damaged case or in a case with a damaged belt. 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.
Warning
Do not disassemble or rebuild the battery or the charger, nor expose to heavy shocks or
vibration. Sparking, fire, electric shock or burns could result.
Do not short circuit. Heat or ignition could result.
Do not place articles such as clothing on the battery charger while charging batteries. Sparks
could be induced, leading to fire.
