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1.2 Symbols for safety instructions in these operating instructions
Symbol
Meaning
Indicates safety-related information and possible consequences.
WARNING
Indicates
serious
or even
fatal
injuries if a certain risk is not avoided.
NOTICE
Indicates possible damage to property or equipment or other
important information related to the unit.
ATTENTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
2. Important safety instructions
WARNING
Danger of glare and damage to the eyes
The optical radiation of the LED lamp can blind the eyes and cause after-images if people or
animals look directly into the lamps. This can result in accidents and eye damage.
Ensure that people or animals do not look directly into the lamps and that sufficient distance of
at least 5m is maintained. If necessary, use diffusers between the lamp and the model or ob
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ject. Do not use the lamp for illumination purposes when shooting with little children or babies.
WARNING
Risk of impact, crushing, burns and fire if the unit falls over.
The unit weighs up to 3,500 g depending on the model.
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Make sure that you always set up the unit so that it cannot tip over or slip and that you
store it safely.
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Make sure that all fastening screws are tightened firmly and securely.
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Keep children and animals away from the unit, they could knock the unit over.
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Make sure that no one can trip over the cables connected to the unit. The unit could be
knocked over in the process.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock, risk of burns
Note that the unit is still connected to the mains voltage even when it is switched off.
Only when you disconnect the unit from the power supply by pulling the mains plug is it really
voltage-free.
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Switch the unit off when you are not using it.
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Switch off the unit before all assembly and maintenance work and disconnect the power
supply by pulling out the mains plug.
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Secure the unit against unintentional switch-on.
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Interrupt the power supply during longer breaks in operation by pulling out the mains plug.