Parkside PDM 300 C3 Operating Instructions And Safety Instructions page 12

PARKSIDE PDM 300 C3
WARNING! Never operate the multimeter with the housing open. There
is a risk of electric shock!
WARNING! Do not touch the contacts of the measuring probes or the
connectors during the measurement, otherwise there is a risk of electric
shock.
WARNING! Do not use the multimeter in damp or wet environments.
Also make sure that your hands and shoes are dry, otherwise there is the
risk of electric shock!
WARNING! Do not use the multimeter near explosive gases or vapours
or in dusty environments. There is risk of explosion!
WARNING! Make sure that no fire hazards (e.g. burning candles) are
placed on or near the multimeter. Fire hazard!
CAUTION! Never exceed the maximum input values quoted. Otherwise
the multimeter could get damaged.
CAUTION! Do not exceed the overvoltage category CAT III quoted.
Otherwise the multimeter could get damaged.
CAT III: Measurements within building installations (e.g. distribution
boxes, cabling, sockets and switches). This category also includes the
following two categories:
CAT II: Measurements on electrical and electronic devices supplied with
power via a mains plug.
CAT I: Measurements on electrical circuits with no direct connection to the
mains (battery-powered, car electrics, etc.).
CAUTION! Before changing the measurement range, disconnect the
multimeter from the object it is measuring, otherwise it could get
damaged.
CAUTION! When using the measurement probes, connect the black
measurement cable to the COM connection first, then connect the red
one. When disconnecting, remove the red measurement probe first.
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