Safety Precautions; Handling The Product - Canon HD XS HJ14ex4.3B Operation Manual

Always observe the safety warnings and precautions on the product and in the manual.
Failure to observe the warnings and precautions may result in injury or accidents.
Read this manual carefully to become familiar with it and ensure correct use.
Keep the manual in a convenient place for future reference as needed.
The following symbols and signal words are used in this manual to identify potential hazards, so that you can ensure
the safety of users and others and prevent accidents.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
WARNING
1. Do not get the product wet or allow liquid inside. If water gets inside, stop using the product immediately. Continuing to
use the product in this condition may cause fi re or electric shock.
2. Do not stare at the sun or other bright objects through the lens. This may injure your eyes.
CAUTION
1. Be careful not to drop the lens when carrying it. Dropping the lens may damage it or cause injury.
2. Ensure that all mountings are securely tightened. If a mounting becomes loose, parts may fall off and cause injury.
3. Always hold the connector itself when disconnecting the lens cable. Pulling on the cable may sever or damage it and
pose a risk of fi re or electric shock from a short circuit.
4. 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.
5. When service is required, contact Canon's representative or your dealer.
NOTE
1. Do not expose the lens to strong impact. Striking or dropping the lens may cause the malfunction.
2. The lens is not waterproof.
Take measures to avoid direct contact with rain, snow, or moisture.
3. In dusty environments, cover the lens mount when attaching or removing the lens.
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
representative.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that poses a risk of serious injury or
death.
Always observe warnings to ensure safe use.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that poses a risk of injury or damage.
Always observe precautions to ensure safe use.
Indicates information to note or operating tips when using the product.
Failure to observe this information may prevent correct operation. Notes may also
indicate helpful operating information.

HANDLING THE PRODUCT