EN | • Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaffolding, when using | |
ladders, when measuring near machines which are running, or near | ||
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| parts of machines or installations which are unprotected |
•Aiming directly into the sun
•Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in the dark
•Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site (e.g. when measuring on roads, construction sites, etc.)
Limits of use
) See section “Technical Data“.
The Leica DISTO™ is designed for use in areas permanently habitable by humans, do not use the product in explosion hazardous areas or in aggres- sive environments.
Areas of responsibility
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the original equipment Leica Geosystems AG,
User Manual and original accessories, in a completely safe condition. (addi- tional language versions can be found at: www.disto.com.)
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of
)The manufacturers of
Responsibilities of the person in charge of the instrument:
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The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions. This person is also
accountable for the deployment of personnel and for their training and for the safety of the equipment when in use.
The person in charge of the instrument has the following duties:
•To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instruc- tions in the User Manual.
•To be familiar with local safety regulations relating to accident preven- tion.
•To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe.
Hazards in use
CAUTION:
Watch out for erroneous distance measurements if the instrument is defective or if it has been dropped or has been misused or modified.
Precautions:
Carry out periodic test measurements. Particularly after the instrument has been subject to abnormal use, and before, during and after important measurements.
Make sure the Leica DISTO™ optics are kept clean and that there is no mechanical damage to the bumpers.
CAUTION:
In using the instrument for distance measurements or for positio- ning moving objects (e.g. cranes, building equipment, platforms, etc.) unfo- reseen events may cause erroneous measurements.
Precautions:
Only use this product as a measuring sensor, not as a control device. Your system must be configured and operated in such a way, that in case of an erroneous measurement, malfunction of the device or power failure due to installed safety measures (e.g. safety limit switch), it is assured that no damage will occur.
Safety Instructions
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