2. Safety Warnings
The safety instructions given in this document are indicative of safe practice and are not to be considered exhaustive.
Additionally, they are not intended to replace local safety procedures in the region where the instrument is used. If
the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
There are no user replaceable parts within the DLRO2.
2.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes
This user guide follows the internationally recognized definition of warnings, cautions and notes. These instructions
must be adhered to at all times.
2.1.1 Warnings
Warnings alert the reader to hazardous situations where injury to personnel can occur. They are set in red type
to make them stand out. They are placed before the item to which they relate and repeated at each applicable
occasion.
2.1.2 Cautions
Cautions alert the reader to situations where equipment damage may result if a process is not followed properly.
They are set in bold type. They are placed before the item to which they relate and repeated at each applicable
occasion.
2.1.3 Notes
Notes give additional important information that will help the reader. They are not used when a Warning or Caution
is applicable. They are not safety related and may be placed either before or after the associated text as required.
2.2 Safety warnings
These safety warnings must be read and understood before the instrument is used. Retain for future reference.
Warning: This instrument must be operated only by suitably trained and competent people.
Protection provided by the instrument may be impaired if it is not used in a manner specified by the
manufacturer.
Local Health and Safety Legislation requires users of this equipment and their employers to carry out valid risk
assessments of all electrical work to identify potential sources of electrical danger and risk of electrical injury such
as inadvertent short circuits. Where the assessments show that the risk is significant the use of fused test leads
may be appropriate.
If battery power is lost during the test, then the user will no longer be warned that the load is being discharged.
The user must check by independent means that the load is discharged before breaking connection.
Disconnect all test leads and switch the instrument OFF before opening the battery cover. Covers must be in
place before reconnecting the test leads.
Ensure every cell in the battery compartment is of identical type. Never mix rechargeable and non-chargeable
cells.
This product is not intrinsically safe. Do not use it in an explosive atmosphere.
Protection provided by the instrument may be impaired if it is not used in a manner specified by the
manufacturer.
The voltage warning function will operate only if the instrument is switched on and working correctly.
In the absence of an indication do not assume that there are no hazardous voltages.
Safety Warnings
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