Multimeter Safety - Fluke 8010A User Manual

MULTIMETER SAFETY
• A
display back-light
that
makes
the
meter useable
in
dark
areas.
•
A
4
1
/2-digit
display
mode
for
ten times increase
in
resolution.
•
A
Capacitance
mode
that
measures
capacitors
from
0.01
nFto5//F.
After
unpacking
the meter,
if
you
notice that the
meter
is
dam-
aged
or something
is
missing,
contact the place
of
purchase
immediately.
Save
the shipping container and packing mate-
rial in
case you have
to
reship the meter.
MULTIMETER SAFETY
Before usings
the meter, read the following safety information
carefully. Inthis
manualtheword,
"WARNING,"
is
reserved
for
conditions
and
actions
that
pose
hazard(s)
to
the
user;
the
word,
"CAUTION,"
is
reserved
for conditions
and actions
that
may damage
your
meter.
The
symbols
shown
in
Figure
1
are
used
internationally to
denote the
electrical
functions
and
conditions indicated.
If
the meter
is
not
used as
described
in
this
manual, the safety features
of the
meter
might
be
impaired.
•
Avoid working
alone.
• Do
not allow the
meter
to
be used
if it
is
damaged,
or
its
safety
is
impaired.
2
Inspect the
test
leads
for
damaged
insulation or
exposed
metal.
Check
test
lead
continuity.
Damaged
leads should
be
replaced.
Be
sure the meter
is in
good
operating
condition.
During
a
continuity
test,
a meter
reading
that
goes from over-
load (OL)
to
generally
means
the meter
is
working
properly.
Select the proper
function
and range
for
your
measurement
WARNING
TO
AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, USE CAUTION
WHEN
WORKING ABOVE
60V
DC OR
25V
AC
RMS.
SUCH VOLTAGES POSE A
SHOCK
HAZARD.
H
DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE
_L
GROUND
AC -ALTERNATING
CURRENT
A
SEE EXPLANATION
IN
MANUAL
DC
-
DIRECT
CURRENT
PI
DOUBLE
INSULATION
(Protection
Class
II)
EITHER
DC OR AC
FUSE
Figure
1.
International Electrical
Symbols