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Safety Precautions
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Before using

Before you begin using the instrument, read the
operating instructions and also the precautions
given on the seal af fi xed to the instrument.

HIOS cannot assume responsibility for ac-
cidents or dif fi culties when the instrument has
been remodeled or disassembled, or when it has
been used in a way other than that explained in
the operating instructions.
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During operation

Keep the working area orderly to ensure that
extraneous objects do not become entangled
when the screwdriver or other instrument being
measured is operated.

Never point the driver bit in any direction other
than into the torque meter.

If the torque meter shows any functioning ab-
normality, cease operation immediately and
contact HIOS Corporation or your HIOS dealer.

Operators of power tools should always button
cuffs and shirt fronts and fasten zippers on ap-
parel when conducting operations.

Operators of power tools should not wear gloves,
as this interferes dangerously with having a
proper grip on the tools.
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Precautions in operating a digital
torque meter

Never exceed the maximum torque levels indi-
cated in the speci fi cations on page 14. Exceed-
ing capacity load levels by 120% will result in
internal damage to the meter.

The battery charger is for NiMH batteries only. Nev-
er use any other kind of battery, even from HIOS.

Operating the Fidaptor
See pages 10 and 11 concerning operation of
the Fidaptor.

Do not use this instrument for measurement of
continuous impact tools like air drivers or im-
pact wrenches.*

Do not disassemble the instrument or loosen the
screws on its body, as this could cause inaccu-
racy in measurement.

Use of the battery charger
See page 12 for instructions on battery charging.

Use only the products speci fi ed in these operat-
ing instructions for connection to the data out-
put ports.

When disconnecting cables, grasp the cable plug
and take care not to damage connector pins.

Always turn the power switch off after complet-
ing measurement operations.

Do not strike the acrylic display panel or place
heavy objects on it.

Avoid excessive internal adjustments for cali-
brating or other purposes.

Handle the instrument with care and take care
not to drop it.

This instrument is sensitive to ambient condi-
tions. Avoid using it in the following kinds of
places:

Places where water, oil or other liquids could
fall onto or get inside the instrument.

Places subject to vibration, dust or hot air.
 Outdoors, or places where electrical discharg-
es may occur.
 Places of high temperature or humidity. (Operat-
ing humidity and temperature ranges for digital
torque meters are 25%
−
65% and 15
℃
−
35
℃
).

Any other place where there is a danger of the
instrument being damaged or its functioning
impaired.

Please do not store the instrument in places of
high temperature or high humidity. This could
result in condensation forming inside, which
could endanger functioning.
* HIOS offers other instruments for measurement
of air drivers, impact wrenches, etc. Please con-
tact HIOS Corporation or your HIOS dealer for
information.
Please read the following safety precautions
to ensure safe and correct operation.

Data can be output analogically, as waveforms
or numerical printouts, for a wide range of uses.
(Requires optional analog cord.)

An input tool is available to make possible
transfer of measurement data to a computer. (See
page 13 for details.)

Comes with an AC adapter that can be used
with 100
−
240 volt power sources. Runs on an
environment-friendly nickel-hydrogen battery.
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