Safety Instructions - Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1 Mode D'emploi

1 Safety instructions

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The flash unit may in no event be
activated in the vicinity of inflammable
gases or liquids (petroleum, solvents
etc.).
RISK OF EXPLOSIONS!
Do not flash directly into eyes from a
close distance! Direct flashing into the
eyes of persons or animals can cause
damage to the retina and severe disrup-
tion of the vision – up to and including
permanent blindness!
Never use a flash unit to photograph car,
bus, bicycle, motorbike or train drivers
while they are driving. Blinding the driver
can lead to an accident!
If the housing has been damaged in such
a way that internal components are
exposed, the flash unit may no longer be
used. Remove the batteries!
Do not touch any internal components.
HIGH VOLTAGE!
After repeated flashing, do not touch the
diffuser. Risk of burns!
Do not dismantle the flash unit!
HIGH VOLTAGE!
Repairs should only be performed by
authorised service personnel.
• The flash unit is exclusively designed and
authorised for use in photographic
applications!
• Only use the power sources designated and
autho-rised in the operating manual!
• Do not open the batteries or short them!
• In no event the batteries be exposed to
high temperatures like direct sunlight, fire
or similar!
• Never throw flat/dead batteries onto a fire!
• Do not use any toxic batteries or recharge-
able batteries!
• Remove the used batteries immediately
from the device! Chemicals can escape
from used batteries (so-called "leaks")
resulting in damage to the device.
• Batteries may not be recharged.
• Do not expose the flash unit to water drops
and splashes!
• Protect your flash unit from heat and high
air humidity! Do not keep it in the glove
compartment of your car!
• Rapid changes in temperature may lead to
condensation. If this occurs, allow time for
the unit to become acclimatized!