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Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the device. Always
store the manual in the immediate vicinity of the device or its site of use.
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or areas and do not
install it there.
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Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
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Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
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Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the device. Keep
all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible condition.
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Do not open the device.
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Never charge batteries that cannot be recharged.
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Different types of batteries and new and used batteries must not be
used together.
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Insert the batteries into the battery compartment according to the
correct polarity.
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Remove discharged batteries from the device. Batteries contain
materials hazardous to the environment. Dispose of the batteries
according to the national regulations.
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Remove the batteries from the device if you will not be using the device
for a longer period of time.
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Never short-circuit the supply terminal in the battery compartment!
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Do not swallow batteries! If a battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns within 2 hours! These burns can lead to death!
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If you think batteries might have been swallowed or otherwise entered
the body, seek medical attention immediately!
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Keep new and used batteries and an open battery compartment away
from children.
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Observe the storage and operating conditions (see Technical data).
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Disconnect the measuring cables from the device before replacing the
batteries.
Intended use
Only use the device for locating power lines, studs and joists in walls whilst
adhering to the technical data.
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and spare parts
which have been approved by Trotec.
Foreseeable misuse
Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres, for measurements
in liquids or at live parts. Trotec accepts no liability for damages resulting from
improper use. In such a case, any warranty claims will be voided. Any
unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural changes to the device are
forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
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have read and understood the operating manual, especially the Safety
chapter.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in water. Make
sure that no water or other liquids can enter the housing.
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be carried out by an
authorised specialist company!
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may use it as a
dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of
children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by untrained
people in an unprofessional or improper way! Observe the
personnel qualifications!
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Note
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to extreme
temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Note
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the device.
Disposal
Always dispose of packing materials in an environmentally friendly manner
and in accordance with the applicable local disposal regulations.
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste electrical or electronic
equipment stipulates that this equipment must not be disposed of with the
household waste at the end of its life. You will find collection points for free
return of waste electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local administration. You
can also find out about other return options that apply for many EU countries
on the website https://hub.trotec.com/?id=45090. Otherwise, please contact
an official recycling centre for electronic and electrical equipment authorised
for your country.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment aims to
enable the re-use, recycling and other forms of recovery of waste equipment
as well as to prevent negative effects for the environment and human health
caused by the disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be treated
as domestic waste, but must be disposed of professionally in accordance with
Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries
and accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.
Only for United Kingdom
According to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013
(2013/3113) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009
(2009/890), devices that are no longer usable must be collected separately
and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
