Safety Instructions - Metz MECABLITZ 45 CL-4 Manual De Instrucciones

1. Safety instructions

• The flash unit is intended and approved only for photographical use.
• NEVER fire a flash from a very short distance directly into the eyes of
persons or animals. This can cause damage to the retina and may even
lead to blindness.
• NEVER trigger a flash in the vicinity of flammable gases or liquids
(petrol, solvents, etc.), since this may cause EXPLOSIONS!
• NEVER shoot flash pictures of car or bus drivers, cyclists or motorcyclists,
or train drivers while the vehicle is moving! This may dazzle the person
concerned and result in an accident.
• Only use the approved power sources specified in these operating
instructions.
• NEVER attempt to open or short-circuit batteries!
• NEVER expose batteries to excessive temperatures such as intensive sun-
light or a fire!
• Remove exhausted batteries immediately from the flash unit. Such batte-
ries may leak, releasing chemicals which can damage the flash unit.
• NEVER attempt to recharge dry batteries!
• Do not expose the flash unit to dripping or splashing water.
• Do not expose your flash unit to high temperatures and humidity. Do not
keep it in the glove compartment of your car.
• Do not touch the diffuser after firing several flashes at short intervals.
Danger of burns!
• When taking flash shots at full light output and in rapid succession
observe an interval of at least 3 minutes after 20 flashes.
• NEVER place material that is impervious to light in front of, or directly on
the reflector. If this is not observed, the high energy of the flash light may
cause burning or bleaching of the material or may damage the reflector.
• NEVER dismantle the flash unit! DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! Repairs must
only be completed by an authorised repair service.
• Do not touch the contacts of the flash unit.
• The flash unit must not be used if the case has been so badly damaged
that internal components are exposed. Remove the batteries!
• Do not use defective batteries!
• The adapters for the various types of mains outlet socket may be inserted
into the outlet socket only together with the battery
charger! Never insert an adapter into an outlet socket on its own !
• The battery pack 45-56 may be charged only with the Metz battery
charger 970! The use of unsuitable battery chargers can destroy the bat-
teries and may result in fire or explosions !
• Use the battery charger only for charging the NiMH battery pack 45-56!
Do not attempt to charge dry batteries or other types of rechargeable
batteries with this charger !
• Do not short-circuit the contacts of the battery charger or the
battery pack !
• The battery charger and the battery pack become warm during the char-
ging operation and you should therefore ensure that they are suitably
ventilated !
• Disconnect the battery charger from the mains voltage when it is not in
use !
• Do not throw the battery pack into a fire, since it may explode if you do
so !
• Use the battery charger only in a dry room. Keep it clean and dry !
Make sure that water cannot drip or splash onto the charger !
• Do not use defective battery chargers or batteries! They may be repaired
only by an authorised customer-service centre! Do not attempt to open
the battery charger or the battery pack !
• Clean the battery charger and the battery pack only with a soft, dry
cloth !
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