User manual

U1190A Series User’s Guide V
WARNING
• Never use the meter in wet conditions or when there is water on
the surface. If the meter is wet, ensure that the meter is dried only
by trained personnel.
• Before use, verify the meter's operation by measuring a known
voltage. Use caution when working above 60 V DC, 30 V AC RMS,
or 42.4 V peak. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
• When measuring current, turn off the circuit power before
connecting the meter in the circuit. Remember to place the meter
in series with the circuit.
• When measuring temperature, keep the thermocouple probe as
close to the meter as possible, and avoid contact with surfaces
above 60 V DC, 30 V AC RMS, or 42.4 V peak. Such voltages pose a
shock hazard.
• When servicing the meter, use only the specified replacement
parts.
• When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger
guards on the probes.
• Connect the common test lead before you connect the live test
lead. When you disconnect the leads, disconnect the live test lead
first.
• Remove the test leads from the meter before you open the battery
cover. Do not operate the meter with the battery cover or portions
of the cover removed or loosened.
• To avoid false readings, which may lead to possible electric shock
or personal injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery
indicator appears and flashes.
• Use the meter only as specified in this guide. Otherwise, the
protection provided by the meter may be impaired.
• Individual protective equipment must be used if hazardous live
parts in the installation are accessible where measurement is to
be carried out.
• The tactile indicator or barrier, indicates the limit of safe access
of the handheld part.
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