Leica AT500 User Manual page 13

Safety Directions
If the instrument moves unexpectedly during operation, stop
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the instrument or alternatively, disconnect the battery or main
power source to prevent further movements.
CAUTION
Before any cleaning procedure, ensure that the instrument is switched off
and the battery has been removed.
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
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temper-
atures or immersion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
▶ Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient
temperatures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
WARNING
Short circuit of battery terminals
If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jew-
ellery, keys, metallised paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and
cause injury or fire, for example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
▶ Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with
metallic/conductive objects.
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