LEICA SF 40 Flash - Manual (Page 30)

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SAFETY NOTES
Caution:
Correct use
• This flash unit is intended only to light up subjects in the
photographic field, and is licensed only for this. It must not be
used for any other purpose.
• It may be operated only with the accessories described in this
manual or with accessories approved by Leica Camera AG.
• The flash unit must never be triggered near flammable gases or
liquids (gasoline, solvents, etc.)! There is a risk of EXPLOSION or
FIRE!
• Never use the flash at close quarters direct into eyes because
this can cause retinal damage to both people and animals and
result in severe vision problems or even blindness!
• Bus, train or car drivers, or cyclists, should never be photo-
graphed with flash because an accident may be caused by
dazzling the driver/cyclist! Before taking such shots, switch the
flash o ff or make sure that the flash will not be triggered!
• Do not touch the di ff usion head after repeated use of the flash
as it can become very hot! There is a risk of burning!
• Do not touch the contact at the shoe of the flash unit either.
• If the device housing has been damaged so badly that internal
parts are exposed, please do not touch them - HIGH VOLTAGE!
• This also applies if water or other liquids, metallic or flammable
objects have penetrated the inside of the device.
• In this case, remove the batteries. Do this extremely carefully!
• The high-voltage circuit can cause electric shocks, burns or
other injuries even after the batteries have been removed!
• For the same reason, you must never expose the device to
moisture, such as drops or splashes of water, nor touch it with
wet hands, or try to dismantle, repair or rebuild it! There are no
components inside that can be repaired by an amateur.
• Only use the batteries named and approved in this manual!
• Batteries must not be short-circuited, or exposed to excessive
heat, such as sunshine, fire, etc.!
• Used batteries must never be thrown in a fire!
• Dry batteries ("primary cells") must not be charged.