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Users Manual
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Safety Information
A 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.
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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Do not alter the Product and use 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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Examine the case before you use the Product. Look for
cracks or missing plastic. Carefully look at the
insulation around the terminals.
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Replace the mains power cord if the insulation is
damaged or if the insulation shows signs of wear.
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Use Product-approved measurement category (CAT),
voltage, and amperage rated accessories (probes, test
leads, and adapters) for all measurements.
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Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the
test leads for damaged insulation and measure a
known voltage.
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Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged.
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The battery door must be closed and locked before you
operate the Product.
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Do not work alone.
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Use this Product indoors only.
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Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or
in damp or wet environments.
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Use only the external mains power supply included
with the Product.