Laser Classification; General - Leica iCON iCR70 User Manual

1.6
1.6.1

General

Safety Directions
WARNING
Improper disposal
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may
impair health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and
cause poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised
•
persons to use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves
and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment
liable to contamination.
Precautions:
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The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with
the national regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised
personnel.
Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be
received from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
WARNING
Improperly repaired equipment
Risk of injuries to users and equipment destruction due to lack of repair knowl-
edge.
Precautions:
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Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair
these products.

Laser Classification

General
The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser
safety according to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and technical
report IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02). The information enables the person
responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment,
to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
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According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser
class 1, class 2 and class 3R do not require:
laser safety officer involvement,
•
protective clothes and eyewear,
•
• special warning signs in the laser working area
if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low
eye hazard level.
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National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent
instructions for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05)
and IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02).
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