Canon CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6 L S User Manual - Page 15

ENGLISH GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION The safety warnings and cautions provided on the product or in this operation manual must be observed. Failure to observe these warnings and cautions provided to guard against hazards may result in injury or accident. Read this operation manual carefully to familiarize yourself with its contents and ensure that you can operate the product properly. Also, store this manual in a safe place where it can easily be referenced whenever required. This operation manual uses the following symbols and terms to identify hazards to protect you and others by preventing the occurrence of accidents. WARNING This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not heeded, may result in death or serious injury to you or others. Be sure to heed all warning notices to ensure safe operation at all times. CAUTION Indicates hazardous situations which, if not heeded, may result in minor or moderate injury to you or other persons, or damage to your property. NOTE Emphasizes essential information which, if not heeded, may render the product unworkable or cause it to function improperly. Also, provides helpful information for operation. HANDLING THE PRODUCT WARNING 1. Do not stare at the sun or other source of high-intensity light through the lens. Doing so could injure your eyes. CAUTION 1. Make sure all mountings are tightened securely. If any of these mountings becomes loose, the lens may fall, possibly causing injury. 2. Inspect all mountings periodically (about every 6 months to 1 year) to make sure they are securely tightened, and tighten any loose parts. Otherwise, the lens may fall, possibly causing injury. 3. If it becomes necessary to repair this product, or to perform any operations or adjustments not mentioned in this operation manual, contact Canon's representative or the dealer who originally supplied the lens. NOTE 1. Protect the lens from strong impacts or shocks. Striking or dropping the lens may result in a malfunction. 2. This lens is not completely waterproof, so avoid exposing it directly to rain or snow. When the lens must be used in rain or snow, provisions should be made to prevent the lens from getting wet. 3. Do not bring the lens, kept in a very cold ambient temperature, into a warm room, because the lens may fog on the inside or condensation may occur. In these cases, the lens cannot be used until these problems clear. If the lens must be used under such conditions, countermeasures are recommended. 2