Safety Instructions

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Limits of use
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See section “Technical Data“.
The Leica DISTO™ is designed for use in areas perma-
nently habitable by humans, do not use the product
in explosion hazardous areas or in aggressive envi-
ronments.
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. (addi-
tional language versions can be found at:
www.disto.com.
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of non-
Leica accessories:
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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:
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WARNING
The person responsible for the instrument
must ensure that the equipment is used in accor-
dance 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
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CAUTION:
Watch out for erroneous distance measure-
ments 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 measure-
ments.
Make sure the Leica DISTO™ optics is kept clean and
that there is no mechanical damage to the bumpers.