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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions should be observed
before using this product and any associated instrumenta-
tion. Although some instruments and accessories would
normally be used with non-hazardous voltages, there are
situations where hazardous conditions may be present.
This product is intended for use by qualified personnel
who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the
safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read
the operating information carefully before using the
product.
The types of product users are:
Responsible body
is the individual or group responsible for
the use and maintenance of equipment, for ensuring that
the equipment is operated within its specifications and
operating limits, and for ensuring that operators are ade-
quately trained.
Operators
use the product for its intended function. They
must be trained in electrical safety procedures and proper
use of the instrument. They must be protected from electric
shock and contact with hazardous live circuits.
Maintenance personnel
perform routine procedures on the
product to keep it operating, for example, setting the line
voltage or replacing consumable materials. Maintenance
procedures are described in the manual. The procedures
explicitly state if the operator may perform them. Other-
wise, they should be performed only by service personnel.
Service personnel
are trained to work on live circuits, and
perform safe installations and repairs of products. Only
properly trained service personnel may perform installation
and service procedures.
Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present.
Lethal voltage may be present on cable connector jacks or
test fixtures. The American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels
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