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WARNING:
Before using the instrument acquaint yourself with the
present manual and observe the safety regulations and
recommendations specified by the manufacturer.
2 Safety
In order to guarantee proper operation and correctness of the
obtained results it is necessary to observe the following
recommendations:
•
Before commencing operation of the meter please acquaint
yourself thoroughly with the present manual,
•
The instrument should be operated solely by properly qualified
personnel, who also must be trained regarding the industrial
safety regulations,
•
Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are
greater than 30VAC rms or 60VDC. These voltages are
considered a shock hazard,
•
Do not exceed the maximum allowable input range of any
function,
•
Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements.
Do not touch exposed metal pipes, outlets, fixtures, etc., which
might be at ground potential. Keep your body isolated from
ground by using dry clothing, rubber shoes, rubber mats, or any
approved insulating material,
•
Turn off power to the circuit under test before cutting,
unsoldering, or breaking the circuit. Small amounts of current
can be dangerous,
•
When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger
guards on the probes,
•
If “OL” appears in the display during a measurement, the value
exceeds the range you have selected. Change to a higher ran-
ge,
•
It is prohibited to operated the meter:
⇒
If it is damaged and completely or partially out of order,
⇒
If the insulation of the test leads has been damaged,
