HP 10430A - Safety Considerations; Maintenance and Cleaning

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING I
These probes are designed for use with
oscilloscopes that have a common
terminal at GROUND POTENTIAL (in
accordance with the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration and the
National Electric Code). Exposed
metallic surfaces of the probe and
oscilloscope MUST BE GROUNDED.
Failure to ground the common terminal
during certain applications, such as
those requiring the oscilloscope to be
powered from an external battery, might
expose the operator to an electrical
HP 10400A OPERATING NOTE
shock hazard that could be lethal
(depending on voltage and current
conditions).
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Maintenance of the probes consists of
cleaning, adjustment, and parts replacement.
The probes may be cleaned with a soft cloth
and a mild detergent diluted with water.
Cleaning with alcohol or a harsh detergent
may damage the surface of the probe parts.
Adjustment procedures and numbers for
ordering replaceable parts are included in this
operating note.
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