Operation Manual

Rugby 410/420 DG Safety Directions32
9.6 Hazards of Use
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Warning The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction,
can lead to incorrect or adverse use, and can give rise to accidents with
far-reaching human, material, financial, and environmental conse-
quences.
Precautions:
All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and
the directions of the person responsible for the product.
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Caution Watch out for erroneous measurements if the product has been dropped
or has been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.
Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjust-
ments indicated in the user manual, particularly after the instrument has
been subjected to abnormal use and before and after important meas-
urements.
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Danger Because of the risk of electrocution, it is very dangerous to use grade
rods and staffs in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power
cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to
work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible
for the electrical installations and follow their instructions.
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Warning If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles,
you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
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Warning Inadequate securing of the work site can lead to dangerous situations,
for example in traffic, on building sites, and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
Always ensure that the work site is adequately secured. Adhere to the
regulations governing accident prevention and road traffic.
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Caution If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the
product is subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling,
the product may be damaged or people may sustain injury.
Precautions:
When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories, for
example tripod, tribrach, connecting cables, are correctly adapted, fitted,
secured, and locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the equipment to mechanical stress.