Important safety information
Safety information provides warnings and cautions that help you operate the instrument safely and keep the instrument in a safe working
condition.
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe
condition.
To safely perform service on this product, see the Service safety summary that follows the General safety summary.
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
This product shall be used in accordance with local and national codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety
precautions specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component manuals
for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Use proper power cord
Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use. Do not use the provided power cord for other
products.
Ground the product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded. Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect
The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it is
difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Connect and disconnect properly
Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be suitable for the
product.
Important safety information
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