Product Specific Safety Information; Precautions - Martindale Electric ET5 Instruction Manual

2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION

Measurement Category III (CAT III) is applicable to test and
measuring equipment connected to the distribution part of the
building's low-voltage MAINS installation.

2.1 Precautions

This product has been designed with your safety in mind, but please
pay attention to the following warnings and cautions before use.
Warnings
Before use check the unit for cracks or any other damage. Make
sure the unit is free from dust, grease and moisture. Do not use if
damaged.
Do not use if the battery cover is not fitted.
Always test this unit on an appropriate proving device or known
voltage source before and after using it to determine if a hazardous
voltage exists in a circuit to be tested.
When positioning the fork around a hazardous live conductor always
keep your fingers behind the fork finger guard.
Measuring a voltage that exceeds the specified limits of the unit may
damage the unit and expose the operator to a shock hazard. Always
check the unit's specified limits before use.
Before use check the test leads and any accessories for any
damage. Make sure they are free from dust, grease and moisture.
The test leads have contrasting outer and inner insulation, to
allow damage to the test leads to be easily identified. Do not use if
damaged.
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