Fluke Ti480 - Safety Information; Warnings and Precautions

Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480
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 and for safe operation of the
Product:
• Read all safety information before you use the Product.
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Do not alter the Product and use only as specified, or the protection supplied by the
Product can be compromised.
• Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect
measurements.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged.
• Disable the Product if it is damaged.
• See emissivity information for actual temperatures. Reflective objects result in lower
than actual temperature measurements. These objects pose a burn hazard.
• Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
• Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs.
• Remove batteries to prevent battery leakage and damage to the Product if it is not used
for an extended period.
• Connect the battery charger to the mains power outlet before the charger.
• Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery.
• Keep cells and battery packs clean and dry. Clean dirty connectors with a dry, clean
cloth.
• Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If exposure to
chemicals occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
• Use only the external mains power supply included with the Product.
• Do not put metal objects into connectors.
• Use only specified replacement parts.