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Probe Safety
A guard around the probe body provides a finger barrier for protection
from electric shock.
Figure 2.5 – Oscilloscope Probe
Connect the probe to the oscilloscope and connect the ground terminal to
ground before you take any measurements.
SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid electric shock when using the probe, keep fingers
behind the guard on the probe body.
To avoid electric shock while using the probe, do not touch
metallic portions of the probe head while it is connected to a
voltage source. Connect the probe to the oscilloscope and
connect the ground terminal to ground before you take any
measurements.