1. Safety Precautions
This product complies with the requirements of the following
European Community Directives: 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage) as amended by
2004/22/EC (CE-Marking).
Overvoltage category II; pollution degree 2.
To ensure safe operation of the equipment and eliminate the
danger of serious injury due to short-circuits (arcing), the
following safety precautions must be observed.
Damages resulting from failure to observe these safety
precautions are exempt from any legal claims whatever.
* Do not exceed the maximum permissible input ratings (danger
of serious injury and/or destruction of the equipment).
* Replace a defective fuse only with a fuse of the original rating.
Never short-circuit fuse or fuse holding.
* Disconnect test leads or probe from the measuring circuit
before switching modes or functions.
* Check test leads and probes for faulty insulation or bare wires
before connection to the equipment.
* To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or
damp conditions. Conduct measuring works only in dry
clothing and rubber shoes, i. e. on isolating mats.
* Never touch the tips of the test leads or probe.
* Comply with the warning labels and other info on the
equipment.
* Always start with the highest measuring range when
measuring unknown values.
* Do not subject the equipment to direct sunlight or extreme
temperatures, humidity or dampness.
* Do not subject the equipment to shocks or strong vibrations.
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