Safety
Read this section carefully. It will familiarize you with the most important
safety instructions for handling the Product.
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Warning
identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are
dangerous to the user.
A
Caution
identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage
to the Product or the equipment under test.
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Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
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Read all safety information before you use the Product.
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Carefully read all instructions.
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The Probe is only to be used and handled by qualified
personnel.
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Do not work alone.
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Always connect the Product to the test tool before it is installed
around a conductor.
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Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by
the Product can be compromised.
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Comply with local and national safety codes. Use personal
protective equipment (approved rubber gloves, face protection,
and flame-resistant clothes) to prevent shock and arc blast
injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
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Limit operation to the specified measurement category, voltage,
or current ratings.
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De-energize the circuit or wear personal protective equipment in
compliance with local requirements before you apply or remove
the Product.
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Do not touch voltages >30 V ac, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
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Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp
or wet environments.
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Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
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Do not use a current measurement as an indication that a circuit
is safe to touch. A voltage measurement is necessary to know if
a circuit is hazardous.
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Do not use the Product if it is damaged.
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Disable the Product if it is damaged.
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Do not use the Product if it has damaged insulation,
exposed metal, or if the wear indicator is visible. Do not use
if the flexible jaw wear indicator shows wear indicated by a
contrasting color on the inner insulation. Examine the
output lead for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or wear
indication.
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Before each use, examine the Product. Look for cracks or
missing pieces of the clamp housing or output cable
insulation. Also look for loose or weakened components.
Carefully examine the insulation around the jaws.
