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Inspection Prior to Use
2.3 Inspection Prior to Use
Before using the instrument for the rst time, inspect it carefully
to ensure that no damage occurred during shipping. If damage
is evident, or if it fails to operate according to the specications,
contact your dealer or Hioki representative.
Exterior appearance check
Check item Action
• Any breakage or cracks in
the instrument's exterior?
• Any internal circuits
exposed?
Check visually.
If there is any of this damage, the
instrument will not measure correctly. Do
not use the instrument in this condition.
Have it repaired rst.
Checks when turning on the power
Check item Action
Sufcient battery power
remaining?
If the in the left side of the LCD
display lights or if the power is shut off
soon after being turned on, measurement
accuracy cannot be assured and you must
immediately replace the battery with a new
one (p. 20).
All LCD segments are
displayed?
Check that all of the LCD's segments light
up (p. 15).
If any of the segments does not light, you
must have the instrument repaired.