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Safety Information (cont.)
• Do not operate the multimeter with the
cover, or portions of the cover, removed or
loosened.
• Use Proper Fuses. Use only the specied
type and rating fuse for the multimeter.
• Do not operate if in any doubt about whether
the multimeter is safe to use. If you suspect
damage has occurred to the multimeter,
have it inspected by qualied service
personnel before further operation.
• To avoid electric shock, do not operate this
multimeter in wet or damp conditions.
• Do not operate in an area with explosive
substances or gasses.
• Always keep the multimeter’s surfaces clean
and dry.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage (as
marked on the multimeter) between terminals,
or between terminal and earth ground.
• When measuring current, turn off the circuit
power before connecting the multimeter
in the circuit. Remember to place the
multimeter in series with the circuit.
• When servicing the multimeter, use only the
specied replacement parts.
• Use caution when working above 60V DC,
30V AC RMS, or 42.4V peak. Such voltages
pose a shock hazard.
• When using the test leads, keep your ngers
behind the nger guards on the test leads.
Never touch any exposed metal while
measuring.
• Remove the test leads from the multimeter
before you open the battery cover.
• To avoid false readings, which may lead to
possible electric shock or personal injury, replace
the battery as soon as the low battery indicator
appears and flashes.
