Seca 959 - Basic Safety Precautions; Handling the Instrument; Safety Information

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The seca 959 is not intended for the transport of peo-
ple or objects. Use the scale only for the purpose
named in this section.
3. SAFETY INFORMATION
3.1 Basic safety precautions
Handling the instrument • Please take note of the information in this user
manual.
• Keep the user manual with the declaration of
conformity in a safe place.
• Make sure that the scales are positioned securely on
a flat and stable surface.
• Make sure before each use that the wheel brakes
are working.
• Secure the scale against unintentional rolling away.
Set the wheel brakes.
• Do not transport any people or objects with the
scale.
• Move the scale only with released wheel brakes.
• Make sure you do not drop the scales. Protect the
scales from violent impacts.
• If you operate the scale with a battery power pack,
make sure that when you route the power cable, no
one can trip over it.
• If you operate the scale with a battery power pack,
make sure that when you route the power cable, it
cannot be crushed or come into contact with hot
objects.
• Have the scales serviced regularly (see "Mainte-
nance/Recalibration" on page 85).
• Make sure that maintenance and repair are only car-
ried out by an authorised service partner. You can
find your local service partner at www.seca.com or
just send an e-mail to service@seca.com.
• Make sure you only use genuine seca accessories
and spare parts. Otherwise the warranty provided
by seca will become null and void.