G SAFETY WARNINGS
• Safety Warnings and Testing Precautions must be read and understood before the
instrument is used.
They must be observed during use
• The circuit under test must be switched off, de-energised and isolated before test
connections are made.
• The test terminal panel and side recess panel
must be kept in a dry, clean condition.
• Circuits
must be discharged before disconnecting the test leads - Capacitive loads
can be lethal. See ‘
Testing Precautions’.
• Circuit connections
must not be touched during a test.
• In certain circumstances, break-down of the circuit under test may cause the
instrument to terminate the test in an uncontrolled manner, possibly causing a loss of
display and warning indications while the circuit remains energised. In this event, it is
important that the circuit is discharged and the instrument is turned off,
before
touching any connections.
• Replacement fuses
must be of the correct type and rating.
• The instrument should
not be used if any part of it is damaged.
• Refer to ‘
Testing Precautions’ for further explanations and precautions.
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Symbols used on the instrument
G Caution: Refer to accompanying notes.
F Risk of electric shock.
c Equipment complies with relevant EU Directives
t Equipment protected throughout by Double Insulation (Class II).
NOTE
THE INSTRUMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT PERSONS.