Safety Information - VOLTCRAFT Multi-DMM MT-52 Operating Instructions Manual

6. Safety Information

Please read through the operating instructions completely before using the
product for the first time; they include important information necessary for
correct operation.
We do not assume any liability for property damage and personal injury
caused by improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In
such cases the warranty/guarantee is void.
• The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible for
reasons of safety and approval (CE).
• Consult an expert when in doubt as to the operation, the safety or the connection
of the device.
• meters and accessories are not toys and have no place in the hands of children.
• On industrial sites, the accident prevention regulations of the association of the
industrial workers' society for electrical equipment and utilities must be followed.
• In schools, training centres, computer and self-help workshops, handling of me-
ters must be supervised by trained personnel in a responsible manner.
• Before measuring voltages, always make sure that the meter is not set to a meas-
uring range for currents.
• The voltage between the measuring instrument connection points and earth must
never exceed 600 V DC/AC in CAT III.
• The measuring prods have to be removed from the measured object every time
the measuring range is changed.
• Be especially careful when dealing with voltages higher than 50 V AC or 75 V DC.
Even at these voltages it is possible to receive a fatal electric shock if you touch
electrical conductors.
• Check the measuring device and its measuring leads for damage before each
measurement. Never carry out any measurements if the protecting insulation is
defective (torn, ripped off etc.)
• To avoid electric shock, do not to touch the connections/measuring points directly
or indirectly during measurements. During measuring, do not grip beyond the grip
range markings (which you can feel) present on the measuring prods.
• Do not use the multimeter just before, during or just after a thunderstorm (light-
ning! / high-energy overvoltage!). Please make sure that your hands, your shoes,
your clothing, the floor, switches and switching components are dry.
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