Safety Instructions - Metz mecablitz M360 Instruction Manual

1 Safety instructions

The flash unit may in no event be activated in the vicinity of inflammable gases or liquids
(petroleum, solvents etc.).
RISK OF EXPLOSIONS!
Do not flash directly into eyes from a close distance! Direct flashing into the eyes of per-
sons or animals can cause damage to the retina and severe disruption of the vision up
to and including permanent blindness!
Never use a flash unit to photograph car, bus, bicycle, motorbike or train drivers while
they are driving. Blinding the driver can lead to an accident!
If the housing has been damaged in such a way that internal components are exposed,
the flash unit may no longer be used. Remove the batteries! Do not touch any internal
components.
HIGH VOLTAGE!
After repeated flashing, do not touch the diffuser. Risk of burns!
Do not dismantle the flash unit!
HIGH VOLTAGE!
Repairs should only be performed by authorised service personnel.
 The flash unit is exclusively designed and authorised for use in photographic
applications.
 Only use the power sources designated and authorised in the operating manual!
 Do not open the batteries or short them!
 In no event the batteries be exposed to high temperatures like direct sunlight, fire or
similar!
 Never throw flat/dead batteries onto a fire!
 Do not use any damaged batteries or defective rechargeable batteries!
 Remove the used batteries immediately from the device! Chemicals can escape from
used batteries (so-
 Batteries may not be recharged!
 Do not expose the flash unit to water drops and splashes!
 Protect your flash unit from heat and high air humidity! Do not keep it in the glove
compartment of your car!
 Rapid changes in temperature may lead to condensation. If this occurs, allow time for the
unit to become acclimatized!
 When you activate the flash, there should be no opaque material directly in front of or on
the reflector cover (flash window). The intense energy emissions can otherwise lead to
scorching or spotting of the material and/or the reflector cover.
 After a series of flashes with full power and short intervals, a pause of at least 3 minutes
must be observed after each series of 20 flashes!
device!
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