Fluke 15B User Manual page 6

15B & 17B
Users Manual
XWWarning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
personal injury:
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Read all safety Information before you
use the Product.
•
Carefully read all instructions.
•
Examine the case before you use the
Product. Look for cracks or missing
plastic. Carefully look at the insulation
around the terminals.
•
Do not use and disable the Product if it
is damaged.
•
Do not use the Product if it operates
incorrectly.
•
Do not touch voltages > 30 V ac rms, 42
V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
•
Limit operation to the specified
measurement category, voltage, or
amperage ratings.
•
Use the Product only as specified, or the
protection supplied by the Product can
be compromised.
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Replace the batteries when the low
battery indicator shows to prevent
incorrect measurements.
•
Comply with local and national safety
codes. Use personal protective
equipment (approved rubber gloves, face
protection, and flame-resistant clothes)
to prevent shock and arc blast injury
where hazardous live conductors are
exposed.
•
Do not apply more than the rated voltage,
between the terminals or between each
terminal and earth ground.
•
Measure a known voltage first to make
sure that the Product operates correctly.
•
Use the correct terminals, function, and
range for measurements.
•
Do not use the Product around explosive
gas, vapor, or in damp or wet
environments.
•
Do not use test leads if they are
damaged. Examine the test leads for
damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if
the wear indicator shows. Check test
lead continuity.