User manual, Introduction, Used symbols – Velleman DVM851 User Manual
Page 3: General guidelines

DVM851
01.08.2012
3
User manual
1.
Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its
lifecycle could harm the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a
specialized company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into
service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2.
Used symbols
AC (Alternating Current)
DC (Direct Current)
Both AC and DC
Risk of Electric shock. A potentially hazardous voltage is possible.
Caution: risk of danger, refer to the user manual for safety information.
Warning: a hazardous condition or action that may result in injury or death
Caution: condition or action that may result in damage to the meter or equipment und
test
Double insulation (class II-protection)
Earth
Fuse
Capacitor
Diode
Continuity
3.
General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
This symbol indicates: Read instructions
Not reading the instructions and manual can lead to damage, injury or death.
This symbol indicates: Danger
A hazardous condition or action that may result in injury or death
This symbol indicates: Risk of danger/damage
Risk of a hazardous condition or action that may result in damage, injury or death
This symbol indicates: Attention; important information
Ignoring this information can lead to hazardous situations.
WARNING: To avoid electrical shock always disconnect the test leads prior to openi
the housing. To prevent fire hazards, only use fuses with the same ratings as specified in
this manual.
Remark: refer to the warning on the battery compartment
©Velleman nv
is symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a
his device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
bringing this device into
service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
ltage is possible.
refer to the user manual for safety information.
: a hazardous condition or action that may result in injury or death
: condition or action that may result in damage to the meter or equipment under
on the last pages of this manual.
t reading the instructions and manual can lead to damage, injury or death.
action that may result in damage, injury or death
disconnect the test leads prior to opening
To prevent fire hazards, only use fuses with the same ratings as specified in