Multimeter Safety
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Multimeter Safety
Read this information before using the meter. This meter
complies with EN 61010-1:1993, ANSI/ISA S82.01-1994
and CAN/CSR C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 Overvoltage
Category III. Use the meter only as specified in this Users
Manual, otherwise the protection provided by the meter
may be impaired.
• A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose
hazard(s) to the user.
• A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may
damage the meter or the equipment under test.
W Warnings
To avoid possible electric shock or personal
injury:
• Inspect the meter before using it. Check
for cracks, missing plastic, or other
possible damage to the case. Make sure
that the insulation surrounding the
connectors is intact.
• Inspect the test leads for damaged
insulation, exposed metal, and continuity.
Replace damaged test leads before using
the meter.
• Do not use the meter if it operates
abnormally. Protection may be impaired.
When in doubt, have the meter serviced.
• Do not operate the meter around
explosive gas, vapor or dust.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage
(1000 V) between terminals or between
any terminal and earth ground. The rated
voltage is marked on the meter.
• Before each use, verify the meter’s
operation by measuring a known voltage.
• Use only specified replacement parts.
• Use caution when working above 30 V ac
rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc. Such
voltages pose a shock hazard.
• When using the probes, always place
fingers behind the probe finger guards.
• Connect the common test lead before
connecting the live test lead. When
disconnecting test leads, disconnect the
live test lead first.
• Make sure the battery door is closed and
latched before operating the meter.
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