Leica Geosystems Leica DISTO - Safety Instructions User Manual

Page 9

Leica DISTO™ GB

lv
et
si
sl

Areas of responsibility

Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the original

equipment Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg

(kurz Leica Geosystems):
Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the product,

including the User Manual and original accessories, in a

completely safe condition.
Responsibilities of the manufacturer of non-Leica

accessories:

The manufacturers of non-Leica accessories for

the Leica DISTO™ are responsible for developing, imple-

menting and communicating safety concepts for their

products. They are also responsible for the effectiviness of

these safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosy-

stems 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.

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