Leica LS10 - Hazards of Use

The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
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To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions
in the User Manual
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To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions
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To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident pre-
vention
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To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the applica-
tion become unsafe
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To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper-
ation of the product are respected
1.5 Hazards of Use
DANGER
Risk of electrocution
Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling
staffs and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power
cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
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Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to
work in this environment, rst contact the safety authorities responsible
for the electrical installations and follow their instructions.
WARNING
Lightning strike
If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you
may increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
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Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
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:
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Do not point the product directly at the sun.
Person responsible
for the product
Safety Directions 9