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Usage Notes
Handling the cables
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, when measuring the
voltage of a power line use a test lead that satisfi es
the following criteria:
• Conforms to safety standards IEC61010 or EN61010
• Of measurement category II or III
• Its rated voltage is higher than the voltage to be
measured
All of the optional test leads for this instrument
conform to the safety standard EN61010. Use a test
lead in accordance with its defi ned measurement
category and rated voltage.
CAUTION
• Avoid stepping on or pinching the cable, which could
damage the cable insulation.
• To avoid damaging the cables, do not bend or pull the
leads and the probe bases.
The ends of the test leads are sharp. Be careful to avoid
injury.
For the test leads supplied with the instrument or the options to be connected
to the instrument, see the following information.
Accessories and options
Reference
Test lead “2.3 Using Test Leads” (p. 26)
Thermocouples (K) “3.10 Measuring Temperatures (DT4212)”
(p. 43)