General Safety Information; Handling The Product - Canon CN7x17 KAS S/E1 Operation Manual

The safety warnings and cautions provided on the product or in this operation manual must be observed.
Failure to observe these warnings and cautions may result in injury or accident.
Read this operation manual carefully to familiarize yourself with its contents and ensure that you can operate the
product properly.
Also, store this manual in a safe place where it can easily be referenced whenever necessary.
This operation manual uses the following symbols and terms to identify hazards in order to prevent accidents.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
WARNING
1. Do not get this product wet or allow liquid inside. If water gets inside, stop using the product immediately. Continuing to
use the product under this condition may cause a fire or electric shocks.
2. Do not stare at the sun or other bright objects through the lens. It may injure your eyes.
3. Be sure to hold the connector when disconnecting the cable. Pulling on the cable may sever or damage it and pose a
risk of a fire or electric shocks from a short circuit.
CAUTION
1. Be careful not to drop the product when carrying it. Dropping the product may cause injury.
2. Ensure that all mountings are securely tightened. If a mounting becomes loose, parts may fall off and cause injury.
3. Inspect mountings regularly (about every six months to one year) to ensure they are securely tightened. If a mounting
becomes loose, parts may fall off and cause injury.
4. When this product is used under a blazing sun, the inside of the unit may be heated to high temperature. When
it is expected that the unit is exposed to elevated temperature, take measures against heat as appropriate on the
customer's side.
NOTE
1. Striking or dropping the lens may cause the malfunction of the product.
2. This product is not waterproof. Take measures to avoid direct contact with rain, snow, or moisture. Otherwise it may
cause the malfuction of the product.
3. In dusty environments, cover the lens mount when using, attaching or removing the lens. If dust enters inside, it may
cause the malfunction of the product.
4. Take measures to avoid sudden changes in temperature where the lens is used, which may prevent operation
temporarily if condensation forms in the lens.
5. Before use in particular environments, such as places where chemical products are used, contact your Canon sales
representative or dealer. Using in particular environments may cause the malfunction of the product.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not heeded, may result in
death or serious injury to you or others. Be sure to heed all warning notices to en-
sure safe operation at all times.
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not heeded, may result in a
minor injury to you or others, or damage to property.
This indicates cautions and recommendations for operation. It contains information
which, if not heeded, may result in this product failing to function properly.
These notices also contain useful information for operation.

HANDLING THE PRODUCT