Leica RTC360 User Manual page 10

WARNING
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap-
propriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
▶ Before shipping the product or disposing it, discharge the batteries by the
product until they are flat.
▶ When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the
product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules
and regulations are observed.
▶ Before transportation or shipping, contact your local passenger or freight
transport company.
WARNING
Overheating hazard
If the ventilation slots are covered while the product is being used, the
product can overheat and cause injury or fire.
Precautions:
▶ Make sure that the ventilation slots are not covered by any objects while
the product is being used.
WARNING
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may
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impair health.
If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and
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cause poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised
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persons to use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves
and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environ-
ment liable to contamination.
The product includes parts of Beryllium inside. Any modification of some
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internal parts can release dust or fragments, creating health hazard.
Precautions:
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Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be
received from your Leica Geosystems distributor.
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The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with
the national regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised
personnel.
Applies only for California. The product contains CR Lithium Cell(s)
with perchlorate material inside – special handling may apply.
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
Safety Directions