AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Service Manual vii
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this 
product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this 
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and 
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of 
the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be 
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output 
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded. 
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and 
markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings 
information before making connections to the product.
The common terminal is at ground potential. Do not connect the common terminal 
to elevated voltages.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that 
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels 
removed. 
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when 
power is present. 
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this 
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. 
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for 
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.