Cautions before use
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Prevent children from putting
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rubber eyecup or small parts,
(Monocular)
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etc. into their mouths. If children
The Nikon Laser Rangefinder
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swallow such parts, consult a
employs a monocular in its optical
doctor immediately.
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system in order to aim at the target.
• If using the rubber eyecup for a
Be sure to observe the following:
long period of time, some people
Warning
may suffer skin inflammation. If any
• Never look directly at the sun, an
symptoms occur, stop using it and
intense light or the laser beam
consult a doctor immediately.
when using the Nikon Laser
• When carrying the Nikon Laser
Rangefinder.
Rangefinder, store it in the soft
Cautions
case.
• When not using the Nikon Laser
• If your Nikon Laser Rangefinder
Rangefinder, do not push the
should fail to operate correctly,
POWER ON/Measurement button.
discontinue use immediately and
• Do not use this product while
consult with your local dealer for
walking. Failure to observe this
instructions on where to send it for
may cause injury or malfunction
repair.
as a result of walking into
something, hitting others, falling
or other accidents.
• Do not swing around by the
strap. This may result in hitting
others and cause injury.
• Do not place this product in
an unstable place. Failure to
observe this may result in falling
or dropping and cause injury or
malfunction.
• Keep the plastic bag used to wrap
this product or other small parts
out of reach of children.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Lithium battery)
If handled incorrectly, the battery
may rupture and leak, corroding
equipment and staining clothing.
Be sure to observe the following:
• Install the battery with the + and –
poles positioned correctly.
• The battery should be removed
when exhausted or during
extended periods of non-use.
• Do not short the end terminal of
the battery chamber.
• Do not carry together with keys
or coins in a pocket or bag, it may
short and cause overheating.
• Do not expose the battery to water,
or a flame. Never disassemble the
battery.
• Do not charge the lithium battery.
• If liquid from a damaged battery
comes into contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water. If liquid from a damaged
battery enters the eyes, rinse
immediately with clean water, then
consult a doctor.
• When disposing of the battery,
follow your local area regulations.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cautions
Lenses
• Although the Nikon Laser
• When removing dust on the lens
Rangefinder is waterproof, it is not
surface, use a soft oil-free brush.
designed for use underwater.
• When removing stains or smudges
• Rain, water, sand and mud should
like fingerprints from the lens
be removed from the rangefinder
surface, wipe the lenses very gently
body surface as soon as possible,
with a soft clean cotton cloth or
using a soft, clean cloth.
quality oil-free lens tissue. Use a
• Do not leave the Nikon Laser
small quantity of pure alcohol (not
Rangefinder in a car on a hot or
denatured) to wipe stubborn
sunny day, or near heat-generating
smudges. Do not use velvet cloth
equipment. This may damage or
or ordinary tissue, as it may scratch
negatively affect it.
the lens surface. Once the cloth has
• Do not leave the Nikon Laser
been used for cleaning the body, it
Rangefinder in direct sunlight.
should not be used again for the
Ultraviolet rays and excessive heat
lens surface.
may negatively affect or even
damage the unit.
Main body
• If the Nikon Laser Rangefinder is
• Clean the body surface with a soft,
exposed to sudden changes in
clean cloth after blowing away dust
temperature, water condensation
with a blower* lightly. Do not use
may occur on lens surfaces. Do
benzene, thinner, or other cleaners
not use the product until the
containing organic solvents.
condensation has evaporated.
* A blower is rubber cleaning
equipment that blows air from a
nozzle.
Storage
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• Water condensation or mold may
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occur on the lens surface because
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of high humidity. Therefore, store
the Nikon Laser Rangefinder in a
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cool, dry place.
After use on a rainy day or at night,
thoroughly dry it at room
temperature, then store in a cool,
dry place.
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