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FERVE F-1860
WARNING
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Engines produce carbon monoxide which is odourless, causes slower
reaction time, and can lead to serious injury through inhalation. Keep service
areas
WELL VENTILATED
while the engine is running!
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Activate the handbrake and block the wheels before testing or repairing the
vehicle. It is especially important to block the wheels on front-drive vehicles,
as the handbrake does not lock the drive wheels.
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Wear an eye shield when testing or repairing vehicles. Exceeding the limits
of the F-1860 is dangerous. It will expose you to serious or possibly fatal
injury. Carefully read and take heed of the precautions described in this
instruction manual, and make sure that the established limits of the F-1860
are never exceeded.
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Under absolutely no circumstances must voltage exceed 1000 VDC or 750
VDC between any terminal or ground.
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Extreme caution must be exercised when measuring voltage above 25 VAC
or VDC.
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Circuits to be tested must be protected by a 20A fuse or circuit breaker.
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Do not use the F-1860 if it has been damaged.
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Do not use the test leads if the insulation is damaged or the cable is
exposed.
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Use adequate current clamps when measuring circuits in excess of 10A.
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To avoid electrical shock, never touch the test leads, tips or circuit while
testing.
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Do not make a voltage measurement with the test leads in the 20A or mA
terminal.
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When testing for voltage or current, make sure that the corresponding
function of the F-1860 is the correct one. We recommend you take a test
reading of a known voltage or current before carrying out a specific function.
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Choose the proper range and function for the measurement. Do not try to
take voltage or current measurements that may exceed the ratings marked
on the function /range switch or terminal.
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When measuring current, connect the F-1860 in series with the load.
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Never connect more than one set of leads to the F-1860.
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Disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting the common test lead
(COM).
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The mA and 20A terminals are protected by fuses. In order to avoid possible
injury or damage, use only in circuits not exceeding 400mA, 10A continuous
or 20A for a maximum15 seconds.
IMPORTANT
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In order to maintain the accuracy of the F-1860, replace the battery as soon
as the battery symbol appears on the display.
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Avoid measuring errors from external interference: keep the F-1860 away
from spark plug cables or wire coils.
