Leica Viva TS16 User Manual page 13

Safety Directions
WARNING
Inadequate securing of the working site
This can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building sites
and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
▶ Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured.
▶ Adhere to the regulations governing safety, accident prevention and road
traffic.
CAUTION
Pointing product toward the sun
Be careful when pointing the product toward the sun, because the telescope
functions as a magnifying glass and can injure your eyes and/or cause damage
inside the product.
Precautions:
▶ Do not point the product directly at the sun.
CAUTION
Not properly secured accessories
If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the
product is subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the
product may be damaged or people can sustain injury.
Precautions:
▶ When setting up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly
adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position.
▶ Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.
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.
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