Precautions - Facom 712B Notice D'instructions

Warning symbols in the manual alert users of potential
dangerous situations.
Precautions are to prevent the user from damaging the
instrument or the test object.

2.1 Precautions

To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or damage
to the meter, please observe the following:
1. Check the test leads for damage to the insulation or
wires before use.
2. Ensure the meter works properly by testing a known
voltage first. If not working properly, have the meter
serviced before using.
3. Never exceed the protection limit values indicated in
the specifications for each range of measurement.
4. Make sure to use the correct input jacks and function.
5. Do not place the meter in any environment with dust,
explosive gas or vapor.
6. Always keep fingers behind the probe barriers.
7. Connect the common test lead first, then the hot lead.
Disconnect in reverse order.
8. Turn off power and discharge capacitors before
measuring resistance, diodes or continuity.
9. Failure to follow safety guidelines may prevent the
meter's built in protection from working properly.
10. To avoid damage or incorrect readings, check for AC
voltage present before making DC voltage
measurements.
11. Do not use the meter with the battery cover not
securely in place.
12. When the «
to avoid incorrect readings.
13. Before opening the case, always disconnect test leads
from all energized circuits.
NU-712B_0618 7 langues.indd 21
» symbol appears, replace the batteries
21
22/06/2018 11:50:58