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Safety Information
To ensure the safe operation and service of the meter, follow these instructions closely. Failure to
observe warnings can result in severe injury.
This instrument is designed and produced in strict accordance with GB4793 Safety Requirements
for Electronic Measuring Apparatus and IEC61010-1 and IEC 61010-2-032 safety standards, and
complies with the safety standard of double insulation, over-voltage CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V
(VT8-1000) or CAT III 600V, CAT IV 300V (VT8-600) and pollution level 2. Please use this instrument
in strict accordance with the user manual and quick start guides, failure to do so could compromise
or defeat the provided protections.
Confirms to UL standards 61010-1, 61010-2-030, 61010-2-032, and 61010-2-033; Certified to CSA
standards C22.2 No. 61010-1, 61010-02-030, IE CSTD 61010-2-032, and 61010-2-033.
WARNINGS
WARNINGS identify hazardous conditions and actions that could cause BODILY HARM or DEATH.
When handling test leads or probes, keep hands and fingers behind the finger guards at all times. To
avoid electrical shock do not touch exposed electrical wire, connectors, unused input terminals, or
circuits under test.
Remove test leads from the meter before opening the battery compartment or meter housing.
Use the meter only as specified in this User Guide or accompanying Quick Manual to avoid
compromising the protections provided by the meter.
Be sure to use the proper terminals, switch positions, and ranges when taking measurements.
Verify the meter’s operation by measuring a known voltage. Have the meter serviced if the meter
responds unusually or if there are questions regarding the meter’s functional integrity.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the meter, between terminals or between any
terminal and earth ground.
Do not measure voltages above 1000V AC/DC (VT8-1000) or 600V AC/DC (VT8-600) between terminal
and ground to prevent electrical shock and damage to the electrical tester.
Use caution working with voltages above 30 VAC RMS, 42 VAC peak, or 60 VDC. These voltages pose a
shock hazard.
To avoid misleading readings that could lead to electric shock and injury, replace the batteries as soon as
the low battery indicator is displayed.
Disconnect power to the circuit under test and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing
resistance, continuity, diodes, or capacitance.
Do not use the meter in the presence of explosive gas or vapor.
To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the meter if it is wet and do not expose the meter to
moisture.
Individual protective equipment should be used if HAZARDOUS LIVE parts in the installation where
measurements are to be carried out could be accessible.
