Leica Geosystems CPD MTD0506 safety instructions

Safety Instructions

English

The User Manual in a separate brochure, forms a part
of the Safety Instructions.

Carefully read the Safety Instruc­tions and the User Manual before

using this product.
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 Safety Instructions have the
following meanings:

WARNING:

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
an unintended use which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or
an unintended use which, if not avoided, may result
in minor injury and/or in appreciable material, finan­cial and environmental damage.

Important paragraphs which must be adhered

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to in practice as they enabled the product to be used
in a technically correct and efficient manner.

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Use of the instrument

Permitted use

• Measuring distances

• Computing functions, e. g. 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

• Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site (e.g.
when measuring on roads, construction sites,
etc.)

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Limits of use

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See section “Technical Data“.

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The Leica DISTO™ is designed for use in areas perma­nently habitable by humans, do not use the product
in explosion hazardous areas or in aggressive envi­ronments.

Areas of responsibility

Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the original
equipment Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg
(for short Leica Geosystems):

Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the
product, including the User Manual and original
accessories, in a completely safe condition. (addi­tional language versions can be found at:
www.disto.com.

Responsibilities of the manufacturer of non­Leica accessories:

The manufacturers of non-Leica accessories

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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

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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 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

CAUTION:

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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.

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