Safety Precautions - Olympus STF-8 Manual De Instrucciones

Safety precautions

Read WARNINGS and CAUTIONS thoroughly to ensure safe usage. These
safety precautions protect the users and others and prevent property damage.
WARNING
• Do not use fl ash in places where it may be exposed to fl ammable or explosive gas.
Otherwise, fi re ignition or explosion may result.
• Do not directly solder the product or modify, remodel, or disassemble.
• Do not cover the light emitting area of the fl ash with your hand, and do not touch the
light emitting area after continuous fi ring. It may burn your skin.
• Water and foreign matter inside of the device may cause fi re or electric shock. If the
device is immersed in or exposed to water or foreign matter is found inside of the
device, turn off the power immediately and remove batteries with care. Contact your
dealer or consult an Olympus Authorized Service Station.
• To prevent a traffi c accident, do not direct the fl ash at a person operating a motor
vehicle.
• Do not use the fl ash or AF illuminator in close proximity to others (especially infants).
Keep the fl ash out of reach of children. Light from the fl ash can cause visual
impairment.
• Do not use batteries that are not specifi ed for use.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries made by different manufacturers.
• Do not connect substances such as metal to the (+) or (–) of batteries.
CAUTION
• If you notice any abnormalities such as odor, noise, or smoke, stop using this device.
Otherwise a fi re or burn may result. Remove the batteries carefully to avoid burning
yourself, and contact your dealer or consult an Olympus Authorized Service Station.
• Do not operate with wet hands. This may cause malfunction or electric shock.
• Do not use or leave the batteries in a place subject to high temperatures (such as in
direct sunlight, in a hot vehicle, or near the stove).
• Before attaching the macro fl ash to the camera, wipe the point of contact free of dirt
and moisture to prevent malfunction.
Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may
result in injury or death.
Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol may
result in injury or property damage.
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