
1. Safety Precautions
This product complies with the requirements of the following European Community Directives: 2004/108/EC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage) as amended by 2004/22/EC (CE-Marking).
Overvoltage category II; pollution degree 2.
To ensure safe operation of the equipment and eliminate the danger of serious injury due to short-circuits
(arcing), the following safety precautions must be observed.
Damages resulting from failure to observe these safety precautions are exempt from any legal claims
whatever.
Do not use this instrument for high-energy industrial installation measurement.
Prior to connection of the equipment to the mains, check that the available mains voltage corresponds
to the voltage setting of the equipment.
Connect the mains plug of the equipment only to a mains outlet with earth connection.
Do not place the equipment on damp or wet surfaces.
Do not operate the equipment near strong magnetic fields (motors, transformers etc.).
Do not exceed the maximum permissible input ratings (danger of serious injury and/or destruction of
the equipment).
The meter is designed to withstand the stated max voltages. If it is not possible to exclude without that
impulses, transients, disturbance or for other reasons, these voltages are exceeded a suitable presale
(10:1) must be used.
Replace a defective fuse only with a fuse of the original rating. Never short-circuit fuse or fuse holding.
Disconnect test leads or probe from the measuring circuit before switching modes or functions.
Check test leads and probes for faulty insulation or bare wires before connection to the equipment.
Conduct measuring works only in dry clothing and rubber shoes, i. e. on isolating mats.
Never touch the tips of the test leads or probe.
Comply with the warning labels and other info on the equipment.
The measurement instrument is not to be to operated unattended.
Always start with the highest measuring range when measuring unknown values.
Do not subject the equipment to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, humidity or dampness.
Do not subject the equipment to shocks or strong vibrations.
Keep hot soldering irons or guns away from the equipment.
Allow the equipment to stabilize at room temperature before taking up measurement (important for
exact measurements).
Do not input values over the maximum range of each measurement to avoid damages of the
instrument.
Use caution when working with voltages above 35V DC or 25V AC. These Voltages pose shock
hazard.
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