KYORITSU 2434 - Manual (Page 2)

1. SAFETY WARNINGS
This instrument has been designed and tested according to IEC
Publication 61010: Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring
Apparatus. This instruction manual contains warnings and safety
rules which must be observed by the user to ensure safe operation
of the instrument and to retain it in safe condition. Therefore, read
through these operating instructions before starting using the
instrument.
WARNING
●Read through and understand instructions contained in this
manual before starting using the instrument.
●Save and keep the manual at hand to enable quick reference
whenever necessary.
●Be sure to use the instrument only in its intended applications
and to follow measurement procedures described in the
manual.
●Be sure to understand and follow all safety instructions
contained in the manual.
Not following the above instructions may cause injury, instrument
damage and/or damage to equipment under test.
The symbol indicated on the instrument means that the user
must refer to related parts of the manual for safe operation of the
instrument. Be sure to carefully read the instructions following
each
symbol in this manual.
DANGER is reserved for conditions and actions that are likely
to cause serious or fatal injury.
WARNING is reserved for conditions and actions that can
cause serious or fatal Injury.
CAUTION is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause
minor injury or Instrument damage.
DANGER
●Never make measurement on a circuit having potential of
300VAC or greater.
●Do not attempt to make measurement in the presence of
flammable gasses. Otherwise, the use of the instrument may
cause sparking, which leads to an explosion.
●The transformer jaws are made of metal and their tips are not
completely insulated. Be especially careful about the possible
shorting where the equipment under test has exposed metal
parts.
●Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hand is
wet.
●D o n o t e x c e e d t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e i n p u t o f a n y
measurement range.
●Never open the battery compartment cover when making
measurement.