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Safety precautions
The following safety precautions must be observed to ensure
maximum personal safety during the operation, service and repair
of this meter:
1. Read these operating instructions thoroughly and completely
before operating your meter. Pay particular attention to
WARNINGS which will inform you of potentially dangerous pro-
cedures. The instructions in these warnings must be followed.
2. Always inspect your meter, test leads and accessories for any
sign of damage or abnormality before every use. If any abnor-
mal conditions exist (broken test leads, cracked cases, display
not reading, etc.), do not attempt to take any measurements.
3. Do not expose the instrument to direct sun light, extreme tem-
perature or moisture.
4. Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements.
Do not touch exposed metal pipes, outlets, fixtures, etc., which
might be at ground potential. Keep your body isolated from
ground by using dry clothing, rubber shoes, rubber mats, or any
approved insulating material.
5. To avoid electric shock use CAUTION when working with volt-
ages above 40 V DC or 20 V AC. Such voltages pose a shock
hazard.
6. Never exceed the maximum allowable input value of any func-
tion when taking a measurement. Refer to the specifications for
maximum inputs.
7. Never touch exposed wiring, connections or any live circuit
when attempting to take measurements.
8. Do not attempt to operate this instrument in an explosive at-
mosphere (i.e. in the presence of flammable gases or fumes,
vapor or dust).
9. When testing for the presence of voltage, make sure the volt-
age function is operating properly by reading a known voltage
in that function before assuming that a zero reading indicates a
no-voltage condition. Always test your meter before and after
taking measurements on a known live circuit.
10. Calibration and repair of any instrument should only be per-
formed by qualified and trained service technicians.
11. Remember: Think Safety, Act Safely.
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