Technical data

ASafety Notices
148 Agilent 3000 Series Oscilloscopes User’s Guide
• Whenever it is likely that the ground protection is impaired, you must
make the instrument inoperative and secure it against any unintended
operation.
• Service instructions are for trained service personnel. To avoid
dangerous electric shock, do not perform any service unless qualified to
do so. Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another
person, capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification to the instrument.
• Capacitors inside the instrument may retain a charge even if the
instrument is disconnected from its source of supply.
• Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or
fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.
• Do not use the instrument in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer.
To clean the instrument
If the instrument requires cleaning:
1 Remove power from the instrument.
2 Clean the external surfaces of the instrument with a soft cloth
dampened with a mixture of mild detergent and water.
3 Make sure that the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it
to a power source.
CAUTION
Do not use too much liquid in cleaning the oscilloscope. Water can enter the
oscilloscope’s front panel, damaging sensitive electronic components.