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flammablegasses,fumes,vaporordust.Otherwise,theuseofthe
instrumentmaycausesparking,whichcanleadtoanexplosion.
The transformer jaws are made of metal and their tips are not
insulated.
Where equipment under test has exposed conductive parts, be
especially careful aboutthe hazard ofpossible shorting. Not
followingthisinstructionmaycandangertotheuser.
Neverattempttousetheinstrumentifitssurfaceoryourhandiswet.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable input of any
measurementrange.
Never open the battery compartment cover whenmaking
measurement.
Nevertrytomakemeasurementifanyabnormalconditions,such
asbrokenTransformerjawsorcaseisnoted.
Toavoidelectricalshockbytouchingtheequipmentundertestor
itssurroundings,besuretowearinsulatedprotectivegear.
The instrument is to be used only in its intended applications
or conditions. Otherwise, safety functions equipped with the
instrument doesn't work, andinstrumentdamage orserious
personalinjurymaybecaused.
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WARNING
Adhere to local andnationalsafety codes.Individualprotective
equipmentmust beusedto prevent shockandarc blastinjurywhere
hazardousliveconductorsareexposed.
Never attempt to make any measurement, if the instrument has any
structuralabnormalitysuchascrackedcaseandexposedmetalpart.
Do not turn the Function Selector switchwith test leads
connectedtotheinstrument.
Do not install substitute parts or make any modification to the
instrument.Returntheinstrumenttoyourdistributorforrepairor
recalibration.
Donottrytoreplacethebatteriesifthesurfaceoftheinstrumentiswet.
Always switch off the instrument before opening the battery
compartmentcoverforbatteryreplacement.
AlwaysbesuretokeepyourfingersandhandsbehindtheSafety
barrier.
(see
⑯
of
4.InstrumentLayout
)Otherwise,usermaybeexposedto
thedangerofelectricalshock.
AlwaysattachtheCapontothetipmetalpartswhenusingthetestlead
intheMeasurementCategoryIII.(CAT.III)orhigherenvironments.
When the test leads are connected to the instrument, the lower
category(voltage)eitherofthembelongstoisapplied.