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GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
WORK AREA
• Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work
area can cause accidents
• Do not use your meter where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion;
e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create
sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating this meter. Distractions
can cause you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from
the work area
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechan-
ical hazards in your work area, particularly those hazards below the work sur -
face hidden from the operator’s view that may be unintentionally contacted
and may cause personal harm or property damage
• Be alert of your surroundings. Using tools in confined work areas may put you in
danger
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
this meter. Do not use this meter while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating this
meter may result in serious injury
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep
you hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can get caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts
and should be avoided
• Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields which comply with current national standards, or when needed, a
face shield. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use non-skid safety
shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when
appropriate
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all time
• The meter is for professional use only
• Read all instructions, tags and labels before operating the meter
• Use the meter only for its intended purpose
• Do NOT stop or deflect leaks with hands, body, gloves or rags
• Do NOT dispense valves toward any person or any part of the body
• Do NOT place hands or fingers over the end of or into the dispense valve
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed
in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built
into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.