What Is In The Manual; Using The Meter Safely; Symbols - Fluke 78 User Manual

Read "Using the Meter Safely" before using
the meter.
The automotive tests included in this manual are
intended to help you learn how to use the meter.
Consult your car's service manual for specific
procedures that apply to your car.

What is in the Manual

This manual provides safety information, operating in-
structions, basic maintenance procedures, and specifica-
tions for the Fluke 78 Automotive Meter (referred to as
"the meter").
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone
numbers:
USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
Europe: +31 402-678-200
Japan: +81-3-3434-0181
Singapore: +65-738-5655
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
Or, visit Fluke's Web site at www.fluke.com
Refer to the 78 Service Manual (P/N 666617) for com-
plete servicing information. If the meter is damaged or
something is missing, contact the place of purchase im-
mediately.
Warning
Note
Fluke Corporation P.O. Box 9090 Everett WA 98206-9090
Fluke Europe B.V. P.O. Box 1186 5602 B.D. Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Using the Meter Safely

Use the meter as described in this manual. Otherwise the
safety features provided by the meter might be impaired.
A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose
hazards to the user; a Caution identifies conditions and
actions that might damage the meter. International elec-
trical symbols used on the meter are shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol
Important information. See manual.
Alternating current (AC)
Direct current (DC)
Alternating or direct current (AC or DC)
Diode
Ground
Fuse
Double insulation (Protection Class II)
Conforms to European Union directives
What is in the Manual
Meaning
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