Safety Precautions - Leica SF C1 Instruction Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Attention:
Intended use
• Flash units are designed and certified for the lighting of objects
for photography purposes only. These devices must not be used
for any other purpose.
• Flash units must never be fired in proximity of flammable gases
or liquids (benzene, solvents, etc.)! Non-compliance may pose
EXPLOSION or FIRE HAZARDS!
• Avoid flash photography too close to the subject's eyes. The
extreme light output can cause retinal damage in humans and
animals, resulting in permanently impaired vision or even
blindness.
• Never use flash photography in the direction of oncoming traffic,
as cyclists and other traffic users may be momentarily blinded,
which may cause accidents. Deactivate the flash unit and ensure
that no flash will be triggered before taking pictures of oncoming
traffic.
• Never touch the contacts in the mounting foot of the controller.
• Do not handle the remote control under any circumstances if the
housing has been damaged and internal components are visible
– HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD!
• This also applies if there is a risk that water or other liquids
could have penetrated the device case, or any kind of metallic or
flammable object.
• In these cases, remove the batteries. Take great care when
doing so.
• Even after battery removal, the high-voltage circuitry can still
hold a sufficient charge to cause electric shock, burns or other
injuries.
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• The device must therefore continue to be kept safe from
moisture (e.g. rain or splash water) and must not be handled
with moist hands. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or
modify the device! The device interior does not hold any
components that could be repaired by a layman.
• Please only use the batteries specified and approved in this
manual.
• Do not short-circuit batteries or expose them to excessive heat
(e.g. direct sunshine or fire).
• Depleted batteries must never be thrown into a fire!
• Do not attempt to recharge single-use dry cell batteries (primary
cells).