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SAFETY INFORMATION
This meter has been designed according to IEC-61010 concerning electronic measuring
instruments with a measurement category (CAT III 600V) and pollution degree
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Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:
Do not use the meter if it is damaged. Before you use the meter, inspect the case.
Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors.
Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check the test leads
for continuity. Replace damaged test leads before you use the meter.
Do not use the meter if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When
in doubt, have the meter serviced.
Do not operate the meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the meter, between
terminals or between any terminal and earth ground.
When measuring current, turn off circuit power before connecting the meter in the
circuit. Remember to place the meter in series with the circuit.
When servicing the meter, use only specified replacement parts.
voltages pose a shock hazard.
When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
When making connections, connect the common test lead before you connect the
live test lead. When you disconnect test leads, disconnect the live test lead first.
Remove the test leads from the meter before you open the battery cover or the case.
Do not operate the meter with the battery cover or portions of the case removed or
loosened.
To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal
injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator (” ”)appears.
Do not use the meter in a manner not specified bythis manual or the safety features
of the meter may be impaired.
When in Relative mode (the symbol ” ” is displayed) or in Data Hold mode
(the symbol ” ” is displayed), caution must be used because hazardous voltage
may be present.
Do not touch any naked conductor with hand or skin.
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