Safety Information
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This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe operation of the instrument and for main-
taining it in safe operating condition. Before using it, be sure to carefully read the following safety precautions.
Safety Symbols
The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings.
Symbols for Various Standards
Safety Information
This instrument is designed to comply with IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been
thoroughly tested for safety prior to shipment. However, mishandling during use
could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the instrument .
Using the instrument in a way not described in this manual may negate the provided
safety features.
• Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the manual
before use. We disclaim any responsibility for accidents or injuries not resulting
directly from instrument defects.
• Mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the
instrument. Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the
manual before use.
With regard to the electricity supply, there are risks of electric shock, heat generation,
fire, and arc discharge due to short circuits. If persons unfamiliar with electricity mea-
suring instruments are to use the instrument, another person familiar with such
instruments must supervise operations.
In the manual, the symbol indicates particularly important information that the user should read before
using the instrument.
The symbol printed on the instrument indicates that the user should refer to a corresponding topic in the
manual (marked with the
symbol) before using the relevant function.
Indicates the ON side of the power switch.
Indicates the OFF side of the power switch.
Indicates a grounding terminal.
Indicates AC (Alternating Current).
Indicates that incorrect operation presents an extreme hazard that could result in serious injury or
death to the user.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or
death to the user.
Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of injury to the user or damage to the instrument.
WEEE marking:
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic appliance is put on the EU market after August 13,
2005, and producers of the Member States are required to display it on the appliance under Article 11.2 of
Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
This symbol indicates that the product conforms to regulations set out by the EC Directive.