― protection against the dangers of electric current.
― protection of the Multimeter against misuse.
* For your own safety, only use the test probes supplied with
the instrument. Before use, check that they are in good
condition.
1.1.2 During use
* If the meter is used near noise generating equipment, be
aware that display may become unstable or indicate large
errors.
* Do not use the meter or test leads if they look damaged.
* Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise,
the protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
* Use extreme caution when working around bare
conductors or bus bars.
* Do not operate the meter around explosive gas, vapor, or
dust.
* Verify a Meter's operation by measuring a known voltage.
Do not use the Meter if it operates abnormally. Protection
may be impaired. When in doubt, have the Meter serviced.
* Uses the proper terminals, function, and range for your
measurements.
* When the range of the value to be measured is unknown,
check that the range initially set on the multimeter is the
highest possible or, wherever possible, choose the
autoranging mode.
* To avoid damages to the instrument, do not exceed the
maximum limits of the input values shown in the technical