Safety Precautions - Mastech MS2001 Operator's Instruction Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Follow all safety and operating instructions to ensure maximum
personal safety during the operation and to ensure the meter is
used safely and is kept in good operating condition.
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Read these operating
completely before operating your meter. Pay particular
attention to WARNINGS, which will inform you of
potentially dangerous procedures. The instructions in these
warnings must be followed.
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Always inspect your meter and test leads for any sign of
damage or abnormality before every use. If any abnormal
conditions exist (i.e. broken test leads, cracked cases,
display not reading, etc.), do not attempt to take any
measurements.
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Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight, extreme
temperature or moisture.
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Never ground
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 mat, or any approved insulating
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material.
You always are careful when working with voltages above
60V dc or 30V ac rms. Keep fingers behind the probe
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barriers while measuring.
Never use the meter to measure voltages that might
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exceed the maximum allowable input value of any function.
Never touch exposed wiring, connections or any live circuit
when attempting to take measurements.
instructions thoroughly
yourself when taking
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and
electrical