Safety Summary; Safety Symbols - HP 974A User Manual

Safety Summary

The CAUTIONS and WARNINGS which appear on the following pages must be followed to
ensure operator safety and to retain the operating condition of the Multimeter.
1. Do not use this product beyond its specifications or for uses not intended for this product
as identified by the product functions, ranges, and hazards as indicted below.
2. To minimize possible electric shock hazard condition, connect only two leads at any one
time to any of the multimeter terminals.
3. To prevent possible electric shock hazard condition when using the current function, do not
leave one probe connected to the circuit under test and the other probe disconnected,
exposed, and readily accessible (touchable).

Safety Symbols

Indicates the operator must refer to an explanation in this manual.
Indicates terminals at which dangerous voltages may exist.
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK or damage to the multimeter, do not apply more than
±1000 Vdc or 1000 Vrms between any terminal and earth ground. Use caution when working with
voltages above 60 Vdc or 42 Vpeak. Ensure test leads are in good condition.
WARNING
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Do not make measurements if the case is damaged or the
rear cover is removed. Remove all electrical inputs before removing the rear cover.
WARNING
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK or FIRE HAZARD. Do not expose this multimeter to rain or
moisture. Do not operate the multimeter in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
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