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CONTENT
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................2
2. DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................4
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................5
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTION ......................................................................................9
5. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................13
6. PACK CONTENT ....................................................................................................14
1.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This multimeter has been designed according to IEC1010 standards for
electronic measuring instruments with an over-voltage category (CAT II 1000V,
CAT III 600V) and pollution level 2.
To get the best service from this instrument, read carefully this user manual and
respect the detailed safety precautions.
1.1. Precautionary safety measures
Preliminary
• When using this multimeter, the user must observe all normal safety rules
concerning:
- Protection against the dangers of electric current.
- Protection of the multimeter against misuse.
• For your own safety, only use the test probes supplied with the instrument.
Before use, check the probes are in good condition.
During use
• If the meter is used near noise generating equipment, be aware that the
display may become unstable or indicate large errors.
• DO NOT use the meter or test leads if they look damaged.
• Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection
provided by the meter may be impaired.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION when working around bare conductors or bus bars.
• DO NOT operate the meter around explosive gas, vapour, or dust.
• BEFORE EACH MEASUREMENT make sure the main function dial is at the
correct position.
• When the range of the value to be measured is unknown, check that the range
initially set on the multimeter is at the correct test position.
• To avoid damage to the instrument, DO NOT exceed the maximum limits of the
input values.
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