Safety / About This Guide; Health And Safety; Mounting And Installation - oConnor 1040 User Manual

Safety / About This Guide

Important information on the safe installation and operation of this
product. Read this information before operating the product. For your
personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the product
if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these instructions
for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in These Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and
avoid possible damage to the product
WARNING! Where there is a risk of personal injury or
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injury to others, comments appear supported by the
warning triangle symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the product,
associated equipment, process or surroundings,
comments appear supported by the word 'CAUTION'.

Health and Safety

WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to
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others. All personnel must be fully trained and
adhere to correct manual handling techniques and
Health & Safety regulations. It is the responsibility
of the local organisation to enforce safe working
practices at all times.

Mounting and Installation

WARNING! Risk of finger entrapment. Do not place fingers
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between the platform and body of the fluid head.
WARNING! Avoid trapping fingers when collapsing and
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extending tripod legs.
WARNING! Risk of finger entrapment. DO NOT fit the
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head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of
the head and its full payload.
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WARNING! Toppling hazard. Do not leave unattended.
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Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING! The product must always be secured.
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CAUTION! Always lock the vertical and horizontal brakes
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when the camera is mounted but not in use or when
levelling the fluid head on the tripod.
CAUTION! Hold the camera securely when mounting
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or dismounting from the fluid head and when making
adjustments to the tripod height or footprint.
CAUTION! Always hold the pan bar when making
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adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position.
Do not use the pan bar to lift or move the tripod and fluid
head.
CAUTION! Only attach camera accessories to the pan
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bar. Do not attach heavy items to the pan bar.
CAUTION! Always remove the camera before
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transporting.
WARNING! Before fitting or adjusting the camera or
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payload the tilt lock must be engaged.
Maintenance
WARNING! The fitting of non-approved parts and or
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accessories, the carrying out of non-approved alterations
or servicing can be dangerous and could affect the safety
of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and
conditions of the product warranty.
Caution! When replacing the battery, use only the same
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or an equivalent type of battery recommended for use with
the product.