Futech MEGACROSS Mode D'emploi page 27

• The absence of instructions, or the inadequate application of in-
struction, can lead to incorrect or adverse use, and can increase
the risk for accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial
and environmental consequences.
• All users must respect the safety instructions.
• Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the device has
been dropped or has been misused, modified, stored for long
periods or transported.
• Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field
adjustments indicated in the user manual, particularly after the
device has been
subjected to abnormal use and before and after important
measurements.
• If the device is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs,
poles, you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
• Do not use the device during a thunderstorm.
• Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous
situations, for example in traffic, on building sites, and at indus-
trial installations.
• Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured.
Adhere to the regulations governing safety and accident preven-
tion and road traffic.
• If the accessories used with the device are not properly secured
and the device is subjected to mechanical shock, for example
blows or falling, the device may be damaged or people may
sustain injury.
• When setting-up the device, make sure that the accessories are
correctly adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position. Avoid
subjecting the device to mechanical stress.
• During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is
possible for inappropriate mechanical influences to constitute
a fire hazard.
• Before shipping the device or disposing of it, discharge the
batteries by running the device until they are flat. When trans-
porting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the device
must ensure that the applicable national and international rules
and regulations are observed. Before transportation or shipping,
contact your local forwarder or freight transport company.
• High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immer-
sion into fluids can cause leackage, fire or explosions of the
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