with far-reaching human, material, financial and
environmental conse- quences.
• All users must follow the safety directions given
by the manufacturer and the directions of the
person respon- sible for the product.
• Watch out for erroneous measurement results
if the product has been dropped or has been
misused, modified, stored for long periods or
transported.
• Periodically
carry
out
ments
and
perform
ments
indicated
in
particularly after the product has been
subjected to abnormal use and before and af-
ter important measurements.
• If the product is used with accessories, for ex-
ample masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the
risk of being struck by lightning.
• Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
• Inadequate securing of the working site can
lead to dangerous situations, for example in
traffic, on building sites, and at industrial instal-
lations.
• Always ensure that the working site is ade-
quately secured. Adhere to the regulations
governing safety and accident prevention and
road traffic.
• If the accessories used with the product are not
properly secured and the product is subjected
test
measure-
the
field
adjust-
the
user
manual,
to mechanical shock, for example blows or fall-
ing, the product may be damaged or people
may sustain injury.
• When setting-up the product, make sure that
the accessories are correctly adapted, fitted,
secured, and locked in position. Avoid subject-
ing the product to mechanical stress.
• During the transport, shipping or disposal of
batteries it is possible for inappropriate me-
chanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
• Before shipping the product or disposing
of it, discharge the batteries by running
the product until they are flat. When trans-
porting or shipping batteries, the person in
charge of the product must ensure that the
applicable national and international rules and
regulations are observed. Before transporta-
tion or shipping contact your local passenger
or freight transport company.
• High mechanical stress, high ambient tempera-
tures or immersion into fluids can cause leack-
age, fire or explosions of the batteries.
• Protect the batteries from mechanical influ-
ences and high ambient temperatures. Do not
drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
• Short circuited battery terminals can overheat
and cause injury or fire, for example by storing
or transporting in pockets if battery terminals
come in contact with jewellery, keys, metallized