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Safety
The MicroDust Pro instrument does not present a safety risk when you use it as
instructed in this User Manual. However, it is possible that the environment
where you use the instrument may present a safety risk, and you must ALWAYS
follow correct, safe working practices.
WARNING
Always be aware of the risks in the environment where you are working.
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The MicroDust Pro instrument is NOT intrinsically safe. DO NOT use it in an
atmosphere where explosive vapours or dusts might exist.
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Wear an approved dust mask when making measurements in dusty
environments.
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Wear approved protective clothing and footwear suitable for the environment
where you are making measurements.
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Always follow local safety regulations, and be aware of risks in the area where
you are working.
CAUTION
Use the MicroDust Pro instrument only as instructed in this User Manual. Do not use
the instrument for any purposes for which it has not been designed.
CAUTION
The MicroDust Pro is a precision instrument. Always handle it with care.
Do not use the instrument if it has been damaged. Refer to section 9 “
” on page 49 for instructions to follow if the instrument has been
damaged or has developed a fault.
CAUTION
The MicroDust Pro can operate from a battery power supply.
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Use only batteries of the correct type, and do not mix battery types in the
instrument. Refer to
on page 13 for advice about battery types.
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Do not try to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Do not leave discharged batteries in the MicroDust Pro instrument.
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Install new batteries as a complete set. Do not fit batteries that have a mixed
state of charge. Refer to
on page 14 for instructions to
install batteries.
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Remove all batteries from the MicroDust Pro instrument if you will not use the
instrument for a long time.
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Always follow local regulations to dispose of used batteries.