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1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as
prevention of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point
within a triangle used with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this system manual.
The definitions of the indications are listed below. Be sure you understand them before reading the
main text.
Definition of Indication
General
C
WARNING
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly
result in death or serious injury to the operator.
C
CAUTION
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly
result in personal injury or property damage.
J
This symbol indicates items for which caution (hazard warnings
inclusive) is urged. Specific details are printed in or near the symbol.
D
This symbol indicates items which are prohibited.
Specific details are printed in or near the symbol.
I
This symbol indicates items which must always be performed.
Specific details are printed in or near the symbol.
C
Warning
D
Do not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash, in areas where
there is inadequate ventilation, or near combustible materials. An explosion could occur.
G
Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding. Fire, electric shock, burns, or hazardous
radiation exposure could result.
E
When securing the instrument in the carrying case make sure that all catches, including
the side catches, are closed. Failure to do so could result in the instrument falling out
while being carried, causing injury.
C
Caution
E
When mounting the instrument on the pole, tighten the pole-securing knob securely.
Failure to tighten the knob properly could result in the instrument falling off the pole,
causing injury.
D
Do not carry the pole with the tip pointed at other persons. A person could be injured if
struck by the shoe.
E
Keep hands and feet away from the tip of the pole when fixing the pole in the ground. A
hand or foot stab wound could result.
