8
Sidekick
®
Plus Test Set
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Explosion hazard:
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
• Do not use if the unit is wet or damaged.
• For measurement of Category I circuits only. For
measurements on circuits NOT directly connected
to mains. CAT I, 250 VAC, 300 VDC, 100 mA
maximum.
• Never make measurements on CAT II, CAT III, or
CAT IV circuits with this instrument.
• Use this unit for the manufacturer’s intended
purpose only as described in this manual. Any
other use can impair the protection provided by
the unit.
• Do not operate with the battery compartment
open.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.
• Do not expose to extremes in temperature or high
humidity. Refer to “Specifications.”
• If the unit becomes visibly coated with condensa-
tion, allow its temperature to equalize with the
surroundings and dry it thoroughly before use.
• Use of the unit while damp may affect high
impedance measurements or may impair the
unit’s means of protection.
• Do not allow dust or dirt to build up.
• The supplied AC or mains charger is suitable for
indoor use only.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury and can damage the unit.
