1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
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TRIPOD
C
CAUTION
E
When mounting the instrument to the tripod,
tighten the centring screw securely. Failure to
tighten the screw properly could result in the
instrument falling off the tripod causing injury.
E
Tighten securely the leg fixing screws of the
tripod on which the instrument is mounted.
Failure to tighten the screws could result in the
tripod collapsing, causing injury.
D
Do not carry the tripod with the tripod shoes
pointed at other persons. A person could be
injured if struck by the tripod shoes.
E
Keep hands and feet away from the tripod
shoes when fixing the tripod in the ground. A
hand or foot stab wound could result.
E
Tighten the leg fixing screws securely before
carrying the tripod. Failure to tighten the
screws could lead to the tripod legs extending,
causing injury.