Leica Geosystems CPD CPD0401 Users Manual
Safety Instructions
Version 1.0
English
The User Manual (part2) in a separate
brochure, forms a part of the safety
instructions.
Carefully read the User Manual before using
"
The following directions should enable the person
responsible for the Leica DISTO™, and the person who
actually uses the instrument, to anticipateand avoid
operational hazards.
The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that
all users understand these directions and adhere to them.
Symbols used
The symbols used in the User Manual have the following
meanings:
unintended use which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor
injury and/or in appreciable material, financial and
environmental damage.
Leica DISTO™ GB
this product.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in
!
practice as they enabled the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner.
Use of the instrument
Permitted use
The permitted use of the Leica DISTO™ are the following:
• Measuring distances
• Computing areas and volumes
• Storing measurements (BLUETOOTH
Prohibited use
• Using the instrument without instruction
• Using outside the stated limits
• Deactivation of safety systems and removal of
explanatory and hazard labels
• Opening of the equipment by using tools (screwdrivers,
etc.), as far as not specifically permitted for certain
cases
• Carrying out modification or conversion of the product
• Use after misappropriation
• Use of accessories from other manufacturers without
the express approval of Leica Geosystems.
• Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on scaffolding,
when using ladders, when measuring near machines
which are running, or near parts of machines or
installations which are unprotected
• Aiming directly into the sun
• Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in the dark
1
®
)
• Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site (e.g. when
measuring on roads, etc.)
WARNING
Prohibited use can lead to injury, malfunction, and
material damage. It is the task of the person responsible for
the instrument to inform the user about hazards and how to
counteract them. The Leica DISTO™ is not to be operated
until the user has been instructed.
Limits of use
See section “Technical Data“.
!
Environment:
Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent
human habitation. Cannot be used in an aggressive or
explosive* environment. Use in rain is permissible for limited
periods.
* Potentially explosive atmospheres:
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often,
but not always clearly marked. They include fuelling
area, such as petrol stations, below deck on boats, fuel
or chemical transfer facilities, and areas where the air
contains chemcals or particles, such as grain, dust or
metal powder.
de
GB
fr
it
es
pt
nl
da
sv
no
fi
ja
zh
ko
pl
hr
hu
ru
cz
el
lt
lv
et
si
sl
ml
tr
de
GB
Areas of responsibility
fr
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the original
it
equipment Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg
(kurz Leica Geosystems):
es
Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the product,
pt
including the User Manual and original accessories, in a
nl
completely safe condition.
da
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of non-Leica
accessories:
sv
no
fi
ja
zh
ko
pl
hr
hu
ru
cz
el
lt
lv
et
si
sl
ml
tr
The manufacturers of non-Leica accessories for
!
the Leica DISTO™ are responsible for developing, implementing and communicating safety concepts for their
products. They are also responsible for the effectiviness of
these safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosystems equipment.
Responsibilities of the person in charge of the
instrument:
WARNING:
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 instructions in the User Manual.
• To be familiar with local safety regulations relating to
accident prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the
equipment becomes unsafe.
Hazards in use
Important hazards in use
WARNING:
The absence of instruction, or the inadequate
imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect or prohibited
use, and can give rise to accidents with far-reaching human,
material and environmental consequences.
Precautions:
All users must follow the safety instructions given by the
manufacturer and the directions of the person responsible for
the instrument.
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 is kept clean and that
there is no mechanical damage to the bumpers.
2
WARNING:
Insufficient securing or marking of your
measurement site could cause a dangerous situation on the
public highway, building site, or in the factory, etc.
Precautions:
Always ensure your measurement site is appropriately
secured. Obey the local accident prevention regulations, and
road safety rules, at all times.
CAUTION:
In using the instrument for distance measurements
or for positioning moving objects (e.g. cranes, building
equipment, platforms, etc.) unforeseen 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.
WARNING:
Dispose of the equipment appropiately in
accordance with the regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the equipment by unauthorized
personnel.
CAUTION:
Be careful when pointing a telescope towards the
sun, because the telescope functions as a burning glass and
Leica DISTO™ GB
Loading...