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1. Safety Warnings
This instrument has been designed, manufactured and tested according to the following standards.
IEC 61010-1 Measurement CAT.
Ⅲ
300V Pollution degree 2
IEC 61010-031
IEC 61326
This instruction manual contains warnings and safety rules which must be observed by the user to ensure safe operation of the instrument and retain it in safe
condition. Therefore, read through these operating instructions before using the instrument.
WARNING
● Read through and understand instructions contained in this manual before starting using the instrument.
● Save and keep the manual handy to enable quick reference whenever necessary.
● This instrument should only be used by suitably trained person and be sure to follow measurement procedures described in the manual. Kyoritsu assumes no
responsibility for damage and injury caused by misuse or not following instructions in the manual.
● Be sure to understand and follow all safety instructions contained in the manual.
Be sure to observe the above instructions.
Failure to follow the above instructions may cause injury, instrument damage and/or damage to equipment under test.
The symbol
indicated on the instrument means that the user must refer to related parts in the manual for safe operation of the instrument.
Be sure to carefully read the instructions following each
symbol in the manual.
DANGER
is reserved for conditions and actions that are likely to cause serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION
is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause injury or instrument damage.
DANGER
● Never make measurement on the circuit in which electrical potential to ground over 300V AC/DC exists.
● Do not attempt to make measurement in the presence of flammable gasses. Otherwise, the use of the instrument may cause sparking, which can lead to an
explosion.
● Be sure to keep your fingers behind the Finger barrier part of test lead.
● Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hand is wet.
● Do not open the battery cover and the instrument case when making measurement.
WARNING
● Never attempt to make any measurement if any abnormal conditions are noted, such as broken case, cracked test leads and exposed metal parts.
● Do not turn the Function Selector Switch with test leads connected to the instrument.
● Do not install substitute parts or make any modification to the instrument.
● Do not try to replace the batteries if the surface of the instrument is wet.
● Make sure to disconnect test leads from the device under test when opening the Battery cover for battery replacement.
● Always attach the Cap onto the tip metal parts when using the test lead in the Measurement Category III. (CAT. III) or higher environments.
● When the test leads are connected to the instrument, the lower category (voltage) either of them belongs to is applied.
