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Section 2
Safety
Safety is the responsibility of the user.
The purpose of the detectors and testers is limited to use as described in
this manual. Do not use the detectors or testers with any device other than
specifically described.
The following warning and caution notices are used in this manual where
applicable. These notices precede the specific instruction where the hazard
is likely to be encountered.
WARNING
Warning, as used in this manual, is defined as a
condition or practice which could result in
personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution, as used in this manual, is defined as a
condition or practice which could result in
damage to or destruction of the equipment or
apparatus under test.
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Use with extreme care. If in doubt, stop.
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Check detectors and testers for correct operation before and after use.
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Ground the circuit under test before working on it.
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These detectors and testers should be used only by personnel familiar
with safe methods of approach to live equipment and conversant with
safety precautions in performing live line operations.
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Follow all applicable safety rules.
These voltage detectors and phasing testers are intended to be connected to
sources of high-voltage electrical energy and all persons making or assisting
in the tests must use all practical safety precautions to prevent contact with
energized parts of the test equipment and related circuits. If the detectors
and testers are operated properly, test personnel need not wear rubber
gloves. As a routine safety procedure, however, some users require that