Safety Information - Wavetek Meterman AC75 Mode D'emploi

To ensure safe operation and usage of the meter, follow these instructions. Failure to
observe warnings can result in severe injury or death.
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To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:
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Do not use the meter if it is damaged. Before you use the meter, inspect the case.
Look for cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the insulation
surrounding the connectors.
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Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check the test
leads for continuity.
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Replace damaged test leads before you use the meter.
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If this product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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Do not use the meter if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired.
When in doubt, have the meter serviced.
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Do not operate the meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
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Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the meter, between
terminals or between any terminal and earth ground.
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Before use, verify the meter's operation by measuring a known voltage.
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When measuring current, turn off circuit power before connecting the meter in
the circuit. Remember to place the meter in series with the circuit.
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Do not attempt to repair this meter. There are no user serviceable parts.
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Use caution when working above 30 V ac rms, 42 V peak, or 60 V dc. Such
voltages pose a shock
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hazard.
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When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the
probes.
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Connect the common test lead before you connect the live test lead. When you
disconnect test leads, disconnect the live test lead first.
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Remove test leads from the meter before you open the battery door.
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Do not operate the meter with the battery door removed or loosened.
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To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal
injury, replace the batteries as soon as the low battery indicator (
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Only use a 9 Volt battery, properly installed in the meter case, to power the
meter.
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To avoid the potential for fire or electrical shock, do not connect the
thermocouple to electrically live circuits.
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Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacitors before testing
resistance,continuity, diodes, or capacitance.

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