1 Safety Information
Two documents named "User Manual" and "Operating Instructions" are available for this instrument.
The User Manual shows you how to start using the instrument.
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The Operating Instructions contain a full description of the instrument and its use.
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Keep both documents for future reference.
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Include both documents if you transfer the instrument to other parties.
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Only use the instrument according to the User Manual and the Operating Instructions. If you do not use the
instrument according to these documents or if the instrument is modified, the safety of the instrument may be
impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.
1.1 Further applicable documents
This User Manual is a brief instruction that provides information to handle with the first steps of the
instrument in a safe and efficient manner. Personnel must have carefully read and understood this
manual before performing any tasks.
For full information, always consult the Reference Manual (RM).
1.2 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols
Safety notes contain important information on safety issues. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal
injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results. Safety notes are marked with the following
signal words and warning symbols:
Signal words
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Warning symbols
Electrical shock
General hazard: read the Operating Instructions for information about the hazards and the resulting
measures.
Notice
1.3 Product specific safety notes
Intended use
This instrument is designed to be used in laboratories by trained staff. The instrument is intended for print out
protocol purposes.
Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications without written consent from
Mettler-Toledo GmbH is considered as not intended.
Responsibilities of the instrument owner
The instrument owner is the person holding the legal title to the instrument and who uses the instrument or
authorizes any person to use it, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator of the instrument. The
instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the instrument and third parties.
Printer
A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe injury if not
avoided.
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other material
damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
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