3.3 Precaution for safety
1. Avoid vibrations: when transporting, keep the instrument in the case and try your best to lighten vibrations.
2. Instrument carrying: when carrying, the instrument handle must be hold tight.
3. Check the battery power: before using the instrument, you should check the battery power whether it is
enough.
4. Battery maintenance: if the instrument is not in using for a long time, the battery should be taken out
from the instrument and stored in separate place. Meantime, the battery should be charged every month.
5. Taking out the battery: it is not suggested to take out the battery when the instrument is on. Otherwise,
stored data may be lost. So, it is better to replace the battery after powering off the instrument.
6. High temperature condition: don’t put the instrument in high temperature condition for a long time, it is
bad for the instrument performance, and it can damage the hardware components.
7. Temperature changing sharply: the sharp temperature changing on the instrument will shorten the
distance measurement range. For example, after taking the instrument out from a warm car to a cold
condition, wait for some time: it can be used when it adapts the surrounding condition.
8. Noise from the instrument: when the instrument is working it is normal if you hear noises from instrument
motors. They will not affect the instrument work.
9. Stored data responsibility: STONEX® should not be held liable for the lost data because of wrong
operation.
3.4 Transport and shipping
TRANSPORT IN THE FIELD
1. When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you
a. either carry the product in its original transport container,
b. or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the attached product
upright.
TRANSPORT IN A ROAD VEHICLE
2. Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and vibration.
3. Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it.
SHIPPING
4. When transporting the product by rail, air, or sea, always use the complete original STONEX® packaging,
transport container and cardboard box or its equivalent to protect the instrument against shock and
vibration.
SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT OF BATTERIES
5. When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must ensure that the