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Introduction
The Fluke 175, 177, and 179 are battery-powered, True-rms
multimeters (the Product) with a 6000-count, 3 3/4-digit display
and a bar graph. This manual applies to all three models. All
figures show the 179.
How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)
• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
• Europe: +31-402-675-200
• Japan: +81-3-6714-3114
• Russia: +8-495-664-75-12
• Singapore: +65-6799-5566
• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit
http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.
Safety Information
In this manual, a Warning identifies 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.
XW Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal
injury:
• Read all safety information before you use the
Product.
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection
supplied by the Product can be compromised.