Safety Warnings - Ideal 61-920 Manual De Instrucciones

1. Safety Warnings

This instrument has been designed, manufactured and tested according to IEC61010 Safety Requirements
for electronic measuring apparatus, and calibrated in accordance with practices using equipment that is cal-
ibrated to standards traceable to the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). This instruction
manual contains warnings and safety procedures which must be observed to ensure safe operation of the
instrument and maintain it in a safe condition. These operating instructions must be read prior to using the
instrument.
1. Use of personal protective gear, such as insulating gloves, boots, glasses, is recommended
even if the equipment is properly operated and grounded.
2. Safety is the responsibility of the operator.
3. Ensure meter is in proper working order before using. Visually inspect meter for damage.
4. Use extreme caution when using the instrument around energized electrical equipment.
5. Do not attempt to use the ground tester to twist or pry the ground electrode or ground wire away
from the equipment being grounded.
6. All metal objects or wires connected to the electrical system should be assumed to be lethal until
tested. Grounding systems are no exception.
7. Do not use without the battery and back case properly installed.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Following symbols are used on the instrument. Attention should be paid to each symbol to
ensure your safety.
This symbol indicates that the user must refer to the explanations in the instruction manual.
This symbol indicates that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.
This symbol indicates that this instrument can clamp on bare conductors.
~
This symbol indicates AC.
: is reserved for conditions and actions that are likely to cause
serious or fatal injury.
: is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause serious or
fatal injury.
: is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause injury
or instrument damage.
WARNING
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