Trimble M3 Total Station User Guide iii
Safety and Warnings
For your safety read the safety and warnings and this user guide carefully and
thoroughly before using the Trimble
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M3 total station.
Although Trimble products are designed for maximum safety, using them incorrectly
or disregarding the instructions can cause personal injury or property damage.
You should also read the instruction manual for the battery charger, and the
documentation for any other equipment that you use with a Trimble M3 total station.
Note – Always keep the manual near the instrument for easy reference.
.1 Warnings and Cautions
The following conventions are used to indicate safety instructions:
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WARNING – Warnings alert you to situations that could cause death or serious injury.
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CAUTION – Cautions alert you to situations that could cause injury or property damage.
Always read and follow the instructions carefully.
1.1 Warnings
Before using the instrument, read the following warnings and follow the instructions
that they provide:
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WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or
lose your eyesight.
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WARNING – The Trimble M3 total station is not designed to be explosion-proof. Do not
use the instrument in coal mines, in areas contaminated with coal dust, or near other
flammable substances.
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WARNING – Never disassemble, modify, or repair the instrument yourself. If you do, you
may receive electric shocks or burns, or the instrument may catch fire.
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WARNING – Use only the battery charger that is attached to the instrument. Do not use
any other charger or you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture. The enclosed
battery pack (BC-65) cannot be used with other chargers, such as a charger with part
number Q-7U/E or Q-7C.