Safety Instructions - Metz MECABLITZ 28 AF-3 digital Manual De Instrucciones

Please note that the corresponding dedicated
flash function will be performed only if also
supported by the camera. Please refer to
your camera's operating instructions to find
out whether or not your camera supports the
individual function.

1. Safety instructions

• The flash unit is intended and approved only for
photographical use.
• NEVER fire a flash from a very short distance
directly into the eyes of persons or animals. This
can cause damage to the retina and may even
lead to blindness.
• NEVER trigger a flash in the vicinity of flamm-
able gases or liquids (petrol, solvents, etc.),
since this may cause EXPLOSIONS!
• NEVER shoot flash pictures of car or bus drivers,
cyclists or motorcyclists, or train drivers while the
vehicle is moving! This may dazzle the person
concerned and result in an accident.
• Only use the approved power sources specified
in these operating instructions.
• NEVER attempt to open or short-circuit batteries!
• NEVER expose batteries to excessive tempera-
tures such as intensive sunlight or a fire!
• Remove exhausted batteries immediately from
the flash unit. Such batteries may leak, releasing
chemicals which can damage the flash unit.
• NEVER attempt to recharge dry batteries!
• Do not expose the flash unit to dripping or
splashing water.
• Do not expose your flash unit to high tempera-
tures and humidity. Do not keep it in the glove
compartment of your car.
• Do not touch the diffuser after firing several
flashes at short intervals. Danger of burns!
• When taking flash shots at full light output and
in rapid succession observe an interval of at
least 3 minutes after 20 flashes.
• NEVER place material that is impervious to light
in front of, or directly on the reflector. If this is
not observed, the high energy of the flash light
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