Safety Instructions - Metz MECABLITZ 58 AF-1 digital Manual De Instrucciones

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Metz product. We are happy to welcome you as a
customer.
Of course, you are excited to start using the flash unit right away. However, it is
worthwhile reading the operating instructions first to learn how to use the flash
correctly.
This flash unit is suited for:
• Analogue and digital Pentax cameras with TTL or P-TTL flash control and flash
socket system, as well as compatible digital cameras from Samsung
☞ This flash unit is not suited for other brands of cameras.
Also take a look at the image page at the end of the manual.

1 Safety instructions

• The flash unit is intended and approved exclusively for photographic use!
• Never fire a flash in the vicinity of flammable gases or liquids (petrol, sol-
vents, etc.)! DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
• Never take flash shots of car, bus or train drivers, or of motorcycle and
bicycle riders while they are in motion. They could be blinded by the flash
and cause an accident!
• Never fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes! A flash fired into the
eyes of a person or animal at close range may damage the retina and lead
to severe visual disorders, including blindness!
• Only use the approved power sources listed in the Operating Instructions!
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat sources such as sunshine or fire!
• Never throw flat/dead batteries onto a fire!
• Dead batteries should be removed from the flash unit immediately, as lye
leaking from dead batteries can damage the flash unit.
• Never recharge dry cell batteries!
• Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to dripping or splashing
water such as rain!
• Protect the flash unit from excessive heat and humidity! Do not store the
flash unit in the glove compartment of a car.
• When a flash is fired, no opaque material may be in front of or directly on
the reflector screen of the flash unit, nor may there be dirt on the reflector
screen. The high heat generated by the flash can cause such material to
burn or cause damage to the reflector screen.
• Do not touch the reflector screen after a series of flash shots, as you may
burn yourself.
• Never disassemble the flash unit! DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE!
There are no components inside the flashgun that can be repaired by a lay-
man.
• When taking a series of flash shots at full light output and with the rapid
recycling times possible with NiCad/NiMH battery operation, make sure to
wait for at least 10 minutes after 15 flashes. Otherwise, the flash unit will
be overloaded.
• When taking a series of flash shots at full light output and with rapid recy-
cling times, and with zoom positions of 35 mm and less, the diffuser heats
up, due to the high level of thermal energy. To protect itself from overhea-
ting, the flash unit will automatically increase the recycling time.
• This flash unit may be used in combination with a camera-integrated flash
only if the flash can be folded out completely.
• Rapid changes in temperature may lead to condensation. If this occurs,
allow time for the unit to become acclimatized.
• Never use defective batteries of any type with this flash unit.
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