Safety Information - Fluke 1625-2 User Manual

Safety Information

A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the
user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the
Product or the equipment under test.
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
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Read all safety information before you use the Product.
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Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by
the Product can be compromised.
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Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
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Do not use the Product if it is damaged.
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Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the test leads
for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear indicator
shows. Check test lead continuity.
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Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp
or wet environments.
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Do not apply more than the rated voltage, between the terminals
or between each terminal and earth ground.
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Use only current probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with
the Product.
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Do not use a current measurement as an indication that a circuit
is safe to touch. A voltage measurement is necessary to know if a
circuit is hazardous.
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The battery door must be closed and locked before you operate
the Product.
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Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to
prevent incorrect measurements.
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Do not connect directly to mains.
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Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
 Warning
Earth/Ground Tester
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