Safety
See page 2 for a list of symbols used on the product and in this manual.
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or
death.
A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the instrument or cause
permanent loss of data.
Warnings: Read Before Using
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
• Use the product only as specified, or the protection supplied by
the product can be compromised.
• Do not use the product around explosive gas, vapour or in damp or
wet environments.
• Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the test leads
for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear indicator
shows. Check test lead continuity.
• Use only approved accessories such as test leads etc supplied with
the instrument. Part numbers of replacement leads on pg 4
• Do not use the product if it is damaged.
• To be repaired by Socket & See authorised agents only.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the terminals or
between each terminal and earth ground.
• Remove test leads from the tester before battery cover is removed.
• Do not operate the product with covers removed or the case open.
Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
• Use only specified replacement fuse. Fuse type F0.5A, 500V, HRC
6.3 x 32mm
• Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes at all times.
• Connect the common test lead before the live test lead and
remove the live test lead before the common test lead.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (approved rubber gloves, face
protection, and flame-resistant clothes) to prevent shock and arc
blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
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