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Safety Instructions
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• 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.)
Limits of use
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See section “Technical Data“.
The Leica DISTO™ is designed for use in areas permanently habitable by
humans, do not use the product in explosion hazardous areas or in aggres-
sive 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. (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 equip-
ment.
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 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 instruc-
tions in the User Manual.
• To be familiar with local safety regulations relating to accident preven-
tion.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the equipment becomes
unsafe.
Hazards in use
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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 are kept clean and that there is no
mechanical damage to the bumpers.
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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