3
Safety
"
Warning
"
and
"
Caution
"
Alert Symbol Statement :
"
Caution
"
Alert Symbol
A "
Caution
" Statement: identifies conditions
and actions that could
DAMAGE
the meter or the
equipment under test.
Warnings
"
Warnings
"
and
"
Cautions
" :
˙
When using test leads or probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards.
˙
Remove test lead from meter before opening the battery door or meter case.
˙
Use the meter only as specified in this manual or the protection by the meter
might be impaired.
˙
Always use proper terminals, switch position, and range for measurements.
˙
Never attempt a voltage measurement with the test Lead inserted into the
A input terminal.
˙
Verify the meter’s operation by measuring a known voltage. If in doubt, have
the Meter serviced.
˙
Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked
on meter, between
terminals or between any terminal and earth ground.
˙
Do not attempt a current measurement when the open circuit voltage is
above the fuse protection rating.
Check the
open circuit voltage with the voltage function.
˙
Only replace a
blown fuse with one of the proper rating as
specified in this
manual.
˙
Use caution with voltages above 30 Vac rms, 42 Vac peak , or 60 Vdc.
These voltages pose a shock hazard.
"
Warning
"
Alert Symbol
A "
Warning
" Statement identifies hazardous
conditions and actions that could cause
BODILY
HARM
or
DEATH.
Safety
