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I.
MULTIMETER SAFETY
READ
this
information
before using
thc
tnctcr
WARNINGS
denote
hazards
to thc opcrntor'
CAUTIONS
denote
hazards
to the
mctcr.
SAFETY RULES
1{arning
This
tester
has
been
designed
with
yorrr
s.tlclt itt
trrind.
However,
no
design can
completely
protcct
.il',.rirrst
rrr(
(,r'tcct
use.
Electrical
ci.rcuits
can
be dangerous
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l.tlr.rl
rvltcn
lack of caution
or
poor
safety practices
arc
trst ti.
Read
the
Manual
Read
this
Instruction
Manual
carefully
rntl
.,rrrplr'tt'ly.
Voltages and currents
within
the capabillty
ol
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ment
with
this test equipment
can be hazartlotts. 1,,11,,t'tlrc
instructions
in
this
manual
for
every
meastlrclrlc
lrt
l{t
.rtl
rrttd
understand
the
general
instructions
beforc
attclrrptirrll
tt,
use
this
tester.
Do not
exceed
the
limits
of tllc
tcstcr,
Safety
Check
Double check
the
switch
before making
measutements.
instruc tions?
Disconnect
the
tester
or
changing
switch
positions.
turn off
the
Do not
connect
to
circuits
with
voltage
switclr
is
in
any ohms or
current
position.
Whcn rcplacing
fuses use
only
specificd
inscrt
in
correct
fuse
notd"j.,,
_
setting, and
lcad
connections
Are
you
following
all of
the
power
before
present
when
type
fuses
and
\
Don't
Touch
Don't
touch
exposed
wiring,
connections
or
other
,,live,,
parts
of
an electrical
circuit,
If in
doubt,
check the circuit
first for
voltage
before touching
it.
Turn
off
the
power
to
a circuit
before connectins
resr
probes
to
it.
Be
sure there is
no
voltage present
beforJ you
touch the circuit.
Do
not
use
cracked
or broken test
leads,
High Voltage
is Dangerous
Always
start
with
the
power off,
Be
sure there
is
no
voltage present
before
nections
to
the
circuit.
making
con-
Don't
touch the
tester,
its
test
leads,
or
any
part
of
the
circuit
while
it
is
on.
Before disconnecting
the
tester,
turn
the
circuit
offand
wait
for
the meter
to
return
to
"zero.,,
Distribution
Circuits
Pack a Punch
In
high
energy
circuits
such
as
distribution
transform.ers
and bus bars, dangerous arcs
of
explosive nature can occur
if
the
circuit is
shorted.
If
the
tester
is
connected
across
a
high
energy
circuit
when set
to
a
1ow
resistance range,
a
current
_range,
or
any other
low
impedance
range,
the
circuit
is
virtually
shorted.
Special equipment
designed
for
use
with
these
circuits
is
available.
Conract
a
qualified
person
for
assistance
before
attempting
to
make
measurements
on any
high
energy
circuit.
SAFETY rS
No
ACCIpENT
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