Agilent Technologies 8960 10 Series Reference Manual page 4

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Safety Considerations
GENERAL
This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and
instructions before operation.
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, "Safety Requirements
for Electronic Measuring Apparatus," and has been supplied in a safe condition. This instruction
documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe
operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.
SAFETY EARTH GROUND
A uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main power source to the product input
wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Indicates instrument damage can occur if indicated operating limits are exceeded.
!
Indicates hazardous voltages.
Indicates earth (ground) terminal
WARNING A WARNING note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the
like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury.
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
CAUTION A CAUTION note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operation procedure, practice, or the
like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of
part or all of the product. Do not proceed beyond an CAUTION note until the indicated conditions
are fully understood and met.
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