Leica Geosystems Leica DISTO Pro - Manual (Page 52)

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accidents with far-reaching human,
material, financial and environmental
consequences.
Precautions:
All users must follow the safety
instructions given by the
manufacturer and the directions of
the person responsible for the
instrument.
CAUTION:
Watch out for erroneous
distance measurements if the
instrument is defective or if it has
been dropped or has been misused
or modified (e.g.changing the end
cover).
Precautions:
Carry out periodic test measurements.
Particularly after the instrument has
been subject to abnormal use, before,
during and after important
measurements and after changing end
covers. Keep optical lenses clean and
check for mechanical damage to the
DISTO.
CAUTION:
Take care when aiming the
DISTO directly into the sun. The
receiver lens acts as a magnifying
glass and can thus cause damage to
the instrument internals.
Precautions:
Do not aim the DISTO directly at the
sun
WARNING:
Insufficient securing or
marking of your measurement site
could cause a dangerous situation
on the public highway, building site,
or in the factory etc.
Precautions:
Always ensure your measurement
site is appropriately secured. Obey
the local accident prevention
regulations, and road safety rules, at
all times.
CAUTION:
In using the instrument to
measure distances or moving objects
(e.g. cranes, buiding machines,
platforms, ...) unforeseen events can
lead to errors in measuring.
Precautions:
Only use this instrument as a
measuring sensor and not as a
control unit.
See "Technical Data"
Environment:
Suitable for use in an atmosphere
appropriate for permanent human
habitation. Cannot be used in an
aggresive or explosive environment.
Use in rain is permissible for limited
periods.
Areas of Responsibility
Responsibilities of the
manufacturer of the original
equipment Leica Geosystems AG,
CH-9435 Heerbrugg (Leica
Geosystems):
Leica Geosystems is responsible for
supplying the product, including the
user manual and original accessories,
in a completely safe condition.
Responsibilities of the manu-
facturer of non-Leica accessories:
The manufacturers of non-
Leica Geosystems accessories
for the DISTO are responsible for
developing, implementing and
communicating safety concepts for
their products. They are also
responsible for the effectiveness of
these safety concepts in combination
with the Leica Geosystems equipment.
Responsibilities of the person in
charge of the instrument:
WARNING:
The person responsible for
the instrument must ensure that the
equipment is used in accordance
with the instructions. This person is
also accountable for the deployment
of personnel and for their training
and for the safety of the equipment
when in use.
The person in charge of the
instrument has the following duties:
• To understand the safety
instructions on the product and the
instructions in the User Manual.
• To be familiar with local safety
regulations relating to accident
prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems
immediately if the equipment
becomes unsafe.
Hazards in Use
Important hazards in use
WARNING:
The absence of instruction, or
the inadequate imparting of
instruction, can lead to incorrect or
prohibited use, and can give rise to
Limits to use