Safety Instructions - Velleman DVM894 Mode D'emploi

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Safety Instructions

Read this manual thoroughly. Familiarise yourself with the functions of
the device before actually using it.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an
unauthorized way will void the warranty. Damage caused by disregard of
certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the
dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
WARNING: To avoid electrical shock always disconnect the test leads
prior to opening the housing. To prevent damage or injury, only use
batteries and fuses of the same type and ratings as specified in this
manual.
Remark: Refer to the warning on the back of the meter.
Keep the device away from children and unauthorised users.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when
operating.
Avoid cold, heat and large temperature fluctuations. When the unit is
moved from a cold to a warm location, leave it switched off until it has
reached room temperature. This to avoid condensation and measuring
errors.
This is an installation category CAT III 600V measuring
instrument. Never use this equipment in a higher category than
indicated. Refer to §4 Overvoltage/installation category.
Pollution degree 2-device. For indoor use only. Keep this device away
from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids. Not for industrial use.
Refer to §5 Pollution degree.
For your safety, use only the test leads supplied with the instrument.
Before use, check that they are in good condition. Do not use the meter
or test leads if they look damaged. When damaged, replace them with
test leads of the same type and with the same specifications.
Always place your fingers behind the protective edges of the test probes
while measuring!
Never touch free terminals when the meter is connected to a circuit.
Use the correct input terminals, function, and range for your
measurements. When the range of the value to be measured is unknown,
check that the range initially set on the meter is the highest possible.
To avoid damages to the instrument, do not exceed the maximum limits
of the input values as shown in the technical specifications tables.
Risk of electric shock during operation. Be very careful when
measuring live circuits. Use extreme caution when measuring voltages
higher than 60 VDC or 30 VAC rms.
V. 01 – 21/01/2015
DVM894
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