Safety Information; Intended Use; Adverse Use; Hazards Of Use - Nedo mEsstronic 1.0 Mode D'emploi

5 Safety Information

5.1 Intended use

The mEsstronic is suitable for measuring lengths within a measuring range area and within
its limits of use. The operating company is responsible for ensuring the intended use of the
equipment, giving instructions to the user and maintaining the operational safety of the
equipment.
The following obligations apply:
• The instructions contained in the operating manual are understood.
• The local regulations regarding the prevention of accidents are known.

5.2 Adverse use

• Use of mEsstronic without instructions.
• Use outside of limits of use.
• Opening of device supplied by Nedo by removing screws (except the removal of the
screw in order to open the battery compartment in large housing).
• Deliberate or imprudent activities on scaffolding, climbing of ladders, taking measure-
ments near machines in operation, open machine elements or plants.
• Modifying or making changes to the product .
• Using accessories of other manufacturers which have not been authorized by Nedo (e.g.
memory modules, stops etc.).
• Never activate the end switch contact by hand or with an object.
Note: The guarantee expires if the equipment is used for any purpose other than its intended

5.3 Hazards of use

• Lack of, or incomplete instruction lead to faulty operation and adverse use. This may
cause accidents involving serious harm to persons, objects, assets and the environment.
Remedial action: All users must follow the safety instructions provided by the manufac-
turer and the instructions given by the operating company.
• Beware of faulty length measurements when using a defective mEsstronic after it has
been dropped, subjected to severe mechanical stress or changed in some way.
Remedial action: Carry out regular control measurements, especially after excessive
demand of the mEsstronic. Establish an easily accessible measuring area near your daily
place of work (minimum length: retracted length + 1 m) and carry out two to three control
measurements per week.
• Be careful not to bend the instrument out of line and watch out for dirty or deformed stops
as these will seriously affect the accuracy of the measurements.
Remedial action: Like every measuring tool, the mEsstronic should be handled with ap-
propriate care and kept in good condition.
• Make sure of environmental-friendly disposal of the mEsstronic, the batteries and the re-
chargeable in accordance with the applicable national laws
mEsstronic 1.0 Operating Instructions
use or if it is used outside its limits of use and storage.
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