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1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as prevention
of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point within a triangle
used with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this operator's manual.
The definitions of the indications are listed below. Be sure you understand them before reading the manual's
main text.
Definition of Indication
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol indicates items for which caution (hazard warnings inclusive) is urged. Specific
details are printed in or near the symbol.
This symbol indicates items which are prohibited. Specific details are printed in or near the
symbol.
This symbol indicates items which must always be performed. Specific details are printed in
or near the symbol.
General
Warning
Do not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash, in areas where there is
inadequate ventilation, or near combustible materials. An explosion could occur.
Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding. Fire, electric shock, burns, or hazardous radiation
exposure could result.
Never look at the sun through the telescope. Loss of eyesight could result.
Do not look at reflected sunlight from a prism or other reflecting object through the telescope.
Loss of eyesight could result.
Direct viewing of the sun during sun observation will cause loss of eyesight. Use solar filter
(option) for sun observation.
When securing the instrument in the carrying case make sure to set all the locks. Failure to
do so could result in the instrument falling out while being carried, causing injury.
Caution
Do not use the carrying case as a footstool. The case is slippery and unstable so a person
could slip and fall off it.
Do not place the instrument in a damaged case or in a case with a damaged belt. The case
or instrument could be dropped and cause injury.
Do not touch the instrument or look through the telescope while the motor is in operation.
Injury could result.
Do not wield or throw the plumb bob. A person could be injured if struck.
Secure handle to main unit. Failure to properly secure the handle could result in the unit
falling off while being carried, causing injury.
Tighten the adjustment tribrach clamp securely. Failure to properly secure the clamp could
result in the tribrach falling off while being carried, causing injury.
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly result
in death or serious injury to the operator.
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly result
in personal injury or property damage.
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