Use and Care Manual

8
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 WARNING
To avoid possible electric shock or personal
injury, and to avoid damaging the meter or the
equipment under test:
• Do not use the meter in any way not detailed in
this manual or the meter's safety features may
be compromised.
• Before using the meter, inspect the case.
Do not use the meter if it is damaged. Look for
cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular
attention to the insulation around the
connectors.
• 
WARNING Inspect the test leads for damaged
insulation or exposed metal. Check the test
leads for continuity. Replace damaged test
leads before using the meter.
• Verify the meter’s operation by measuring a
known voltage. Do not use the meter if it
operates abnormally. Protection may be
impaired. When in doubt, have the meter
serviced.
• 
WARNING Do not apply more than the rated
voltage, as marked on the meter, between the
terminals or between any terminal and ground.
• 
WARNING Do not measure voltages above
600V in Category III installations.
• 
WARNING Do not measure voltage when the
function switch points to the resistance (ohms),
current, capacitance or temperature settings.
Never measure current when the switch points
to the resistance (ohms), capacitance or
temperature settings.