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Safety
This symbol adjacent to another symbol, terminal or operating device indicates
that the operator must refer to an explanation in the Operating Instructions to
avoid personal injury or damage to the meter.
This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This CAUTION symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, may result damage to the product.
This symbol advises the user that the terminal(s) so marked must not connected
to a circuit point at which the voltage with respect to earth ground exceeds (in
this case) 1000 VAC or VDC.
This symbol adjacent to one or more terminals identifies them as being associ-
ated with ranges that may, in normal use, be subjected to particularly hazardous
voltages. For maximum safety, the meter and its test leads should not be handled
when these terminals are energized.
This symbol indicates that a device is protected throughout by double insulation
or reinforced insulation.
MAX
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety Instructions
This meter has been designed for safe use, but must be operated with caution. The rules
listed below must be carefully followed for safe operation.
• NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum:
• USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages.
• DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the “COM” input jack exceeds 1000V above
earth ground.
• NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source while the function switch is in the
current, resistance, or diode mode. Doing so can damage the meter.
• ALWAYS discharge filter capacitors in power supplies and disconnect the power when
making resistance or diode tests.
• ALWAYS turn off the power and disconnect the test leads before opening the covers to
replace the fuse or batteries.
• NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover and the battery and fuse covers are in
place and fastened securely. If the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Input Protection Limits
Function
Maximum Input
V DC or V AC
1000VDC/AC RMS
mA AC/DC
800mA 1000V fast acting fuse
A AC/DC
10A 1000V fast acting fuse
Frequency, Resistance, Capacitance, Duty Cycle, Diode Test, Continuity
1000VDC/AC rms
Surge Protection: 8kV peak per IEC 61010
