Hioki LR8410-20, Instruction Manual

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Safety Information
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This instrument and measurement units are designed to comply with IEC 61010 Safety
Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to shipment. However, mishan-
dling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the instrument and
measurement units. Using the instrument and measurement units in a way not described
in this manual may negate the provided safety features.
Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the manual before
use. We disclaim any responsibility for accidents or injuries not resulting directly from
instrument and measurement units defects.
The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and
warnings.
Safety Information
Please carefully review all safety information about the wireless logger in the
Measurement Guide.
Mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as dam-
age to the instrument. Be certain that you understand the instructions
and precautions in the manual before use.
With regard to the electricity supply, there are risks of electric shock,
heat generation, fire, and arc discharge due to short circuits. If persons
unfamiliar with electricity measuring instruments are to use the instru-
ment, another person familiar with such instruments must supervise
operations.
Safety Symbols
In the manual, the symbol indicates particularly important information that the user
should read before using the instrument.
The
symbol printed on the instrument indicates that the user should refer to a corre-
sponding topic in the manual (marked with the symbol) before using the relevant
function.
Indicates a high voltage hazard.
If a particular safety check is not performed or the instrument is mishandled, this may
give rise to a hazardous situation; the operator may receive an electric shock, may get
burnt or may even be fatally injured.
Indicates a double-insulated device.
Indicates a grounding terminal.
Indicates DC (Direct Current).
Indicates that incorrect operation presents an extreme hazard that could result in
serious injury or death to the user.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result
in serious injury or death to the user.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of injury to the user or
damage to the instrument and measurement units.
Indicates advisory items related to performance or correct operation of the instru-
ment and measurement units.