Amprobe AM-220, User Manual

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Safety Information
SAFETY SYMBOLS
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Warning! Dangerous Voltage (Risk of electric shock).
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Caution! Refer to the user’s manual before using this Meter.
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Double Insulation (Protection Class II).
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Alternating Current (AC).
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Direct Current (DC).
Complies with European Directives
Either DC or AC.
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Ground (maximum permitted voltage between terminal and ground).
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The RESPONSIBLE BODY shall be made aware that, if the instrument
is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
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The finger or any part of your body shall not be beyond the barrier of the
test probe when measuring.
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Conforms to relevant Australian standards
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste
The following safety information must be observed to insure maximum personal safety
during the operation at this meter.
1.1 Do not operate the meter if the body of meter or the test leads look broken.
1.2 Check the rotary selector switch to make sure it is at the correct position before each
measurement.
1.3 When making current measurements ensure that the circuit has no voltage before
opening it in order to connect the test leads.
1.4 Do not perform resistance, capacitance, temperature, diode and continuity test
when voltage is present.
1.5 Do not apply voltage between the test terminals and test terminal to ground that
exceed the maximum limit record in this manual.
1.6 Exercise extreme caution when measuring live system with voltage greater than 60V
DC or 30V AC.
1.7 Change the battery when the “ ” symbol appears to avoid incorrect data.