Safety Information - Circuit-test DCL-420 User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

This meter is CUL and UL approved and conforms to IEC 61010-1 for Category
II - 600V. This meter is designed to be safe under the following conditions:
indoor use, altitude up to 2000m, temperature 5°C to 40°C, maximum relative
humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative
humidity at 40°C and rated pollution degree 2. Caution and proper guidelines
must be followed for personal and product safety. Read this instruction
manual carefully and completely before using the meter. Lack of caution or
poor safety practices can result in serious injury or death.
• This meter is not recommended for high voltage industrial use; for
example, do not use for measurement on 440VAC or 600VAC industrial
power mains. The unit is intended for use with low energy circuits up to
600VDC / 600VAC or high energy circuits up to 250VAC / 250VDC only.
• Use caution when working above 60VDC or 30VAC RMS as these
voltages pose a shock hazard.
• Always consider circuits to be energized. Never assume any equipment
to be de-energized.
• Always start with power off. Set the function switch to the correct setting
before making any measurements and do not change position of the
function switch during measurements.
• Never connect unit to AC or DC powered circuits when the function
switch is set to resistance, diode check or continuity ranges.
• Always disconnect the power when performing resistance, diode or
capacitance tests. Discharge capacitor before testing.
• Disconnect the live/positive test lead (red) prior to disconnecting the
common/negative test lead (black).
• When
BATT
• Disconnect test leads from the meter before removing the battery.
• Do not operate the unit unless the case is completely closed.
• When using the test probes always keep fingers behind the finger
guards. Never touch the exposed probe tip.
• Always inspect the instrument, test leads and other accessories for
damage prior to use.
• Use only UL recognized test leads (included with this meter).
appears on the display, change the battery immediately.
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