Hazards Of Use - Leica ScanStation P50 User Manual

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Safety Directions

Hazards of Use

DANGER
Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling
staffs and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power
cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
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Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to
work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible
for the electrical installations and follow their instructions.
WARNING
If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you
may increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
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Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
WARNING
During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a dan-
ger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environ-
mental conditions around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Precautions:
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The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of
the existing dangers.
WARNING
Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for
example in traffic, on building sites and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
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Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the
regulations governing safety, accident prevention and road traffic.
WARNING
Only Leica Geosystems authorised service centres are entitled to repair these
products.
WARNING
High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids
can cause leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
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Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temper-
atures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
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