Safety Instructions; Areas Of Responsibility; Permitted Use; Prohibited Use - Würth WDM5-12 Handbuch

Safety Instructions

The person responsible for the instrument must
ensure that all users understand these direc-
tions and adhere to them.

Areas of responsibility

Responsibilities of the manufacturer of the orig-
inal equipment:
Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG
D-74650 Künzelsau
Internet: www.wuerth.com
The company above is responsible for
supplying the product, including the User
Manual in a completely safe condition.
The company above is not responsible for third
party accessories.
Responsibilities of the person in charge of the
instrument:
• 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.
• Always prevent access to the product by
unauthorised personnel.
Würth WDM5-12

Permitted use

• Measuring distances
• Tilt measurement

Prohibited use

• Using the product without instruction
• Using outside the stated limits
• Deactivation of safety systems and removal
of explanatory and hazard labels
• Opening of the equipment by using tools
(screwdrivers, etc.)
• Carrying out modification or conversion of
the product
• Use of accessories from other manufacturers
without express approval
• Deliberate dazzling of third parties; also in
the dark
• Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site
(e.g. when measuring on roads, construction
sites, etc.)
• Deliberate or irresponsible behaviour on
scaffolding, when using ladders, when meas-
uring near machines which are running or
near parts of machines or installations which
are unprotected
• Aiming directly in the sun

Hazards in use

WARNING
Watch out for erroneous measurements if the
instrument is defective or if it has been dropped
or has been misused or modified. Carry out
periodic test measurements.
Particularly after the instrument has been
subject to abnormal use, and before, during
and after important measurements.
CAUTION
Never attempt to repair the product yourself. In
case of damage, contact a local dealer.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

Limits of use

Refer to section "Technical data".
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The device is designed for use in areas
permanently habitable by humans. Do not use
the product in explosion hazardous areas or in
aggressive environments.
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