Safety Information
Before you use your Trimble product, make sure that you have read and understood all safety
requirements.
WARNING – This alert warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in severe injury or even
death.
CAUTION – This alert warns of a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in minor injury or property
damage or irretrievable data loss.
Note – An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved.
Use and care
This product is designed to withstand the rough treatment and tough environment that typically
occurs in construction applications. However, the scanner is a high-precision electronic instrument
and should be treated with reasonable care.
Also see, Care and maintenance, page 19.
CAUTION – Operating or storing the instrument outside the specified temperature range can damage it.
Laser safety
This is to certify that the 3D scanner model, Trimble TX8, complies with the performance
requirements of IEC 60825-1
1
and US FDA 21 CFR §1040.10
2
as a Class 1 laser device.
Hazard label
This label is placed on each side of the instrument. It warns you to keep your hands away from
moving parts when the instrument is rotating. Failure to follow the instruction may cause injury to
yourself or damage to the instrument.
1
IEC 60825-1: 2007 Edition 2.0. Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements. IEC, Geneva.
2
Federal Performance Standard for Laser Products, 21 §CFR 1040.10, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Silver Springs, Maryland, USA.
Trimble TX8 3D Laser Scanner User Guide 4