Sears 82413 - 1. MULTIMETER SAFETY; Safety Rules and Precautions

I.
MULTIMETER
SAFETY
READ
this
information
before
using thc
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WARNINGS
denote
hazards to
thc opcrntor'
CAUTIONS
denote
hazards
to the
mctcr.
SAFETY
RULES
1{arning
This tester
has been designed
with
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However,
no design can
completely
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use. Electrical
ci.rcuits can
be dangerous
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lack
of
caution or
poor
safety
practices arc
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Read
the
Manual
Read this Instruction
Manual
carefully rntl
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Voltages and
currents within
the capabillty
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ment with
this test
equipment
can be
hazartlotts.
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instructions
in this manual
for every
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understand the
general
instructions
beforc
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use this tester.
Do not exceed the
limits
of
tllc tcstcr,
Safety Check
Double
check the
switch
before
making measutements.
instruc tions?
Disconnect the tester
or
changing
switch positions.
turn
off the
Do not
connect to circuits
with
voltage
switclr is in any
ohms or
current
position.
Whcn rcplacing
fuses use only
specificd
inscrt in correct fuse
notd"j.,,
_
setting,
and
lcad connections
Are
you
following
all of the
power before
present when
type
fuses
and
\
Don't
Touch
Don't
touch
exposed
wiring,
connections
or other
,,live,,
parts
of
an electrical
circuit,
If in
doubt,
check
the
circuit
first for
voltage
before
touching
it.
Turn
off the power
to
a circuit
before
connectins
resr
probes
to it. Be
sure
there is
no
voltage present
beforJ you
touch
the
circuit.
Do
not use
cracked
or broken
test leads,
High
Voltage
is
Dangerous
Always
start
with
the power
off,
Be sure
there
is no
voltage
present
before
nections
to
the
circuit.
making
con-
Don't
touch
the
tester,
its
test leads,
or any part
of
the
circuit
while it is
on.
Before
disconnecting
the
tester,
turn
the
circuit
offand
wait for
the
meter
to return
to
"zero.,,
Distribution
Circuits
Pack
a
Punch
In
high
energy
circuits
such
as distribution
transform.ers
and
bus bars,
dangerous
arcs
of explosive
nature
can
occur
if
the circuit
is shorted.
If
the
tester
is
connected
across
a
high
energy
circuit
when
set
to
a 1ow
resistance
range,
a
current
_range,
or
any other
low
impedance
range,
the
circuit
is
virtually
shorted.
Special
equipment
designed
for
use
with
these
circuits
is
available.
Conract
a
qualified
person
for
assistance
before
attempting
to
make
measurements
on
any high
energy
circuit.
SAFETY
rS
No ACCIpENT
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