Safety Information - Ideal 61-327 Manual De Operación Y Seguridad

Safety Information

possible death or serious injury if the hazard is realized.
Caution - Identifies conditions and actions that could result in meter dam-
age, equipment under test damage or data loss if the hazard is realized.
Arc Flash and Shock Hazard, Proper PPE Required. Follow all safety procedures,
wear proper PPE in accordance to NFPA 70E and follow the guidelines below and the
instructions in this manual when operating the meter. Failure to comply can result in
serious injury or death.
• Choking Hazard, Small Parts. Keep Away from Children. Sharp Objects
Hazard, This is not a toy. It is not for use or play by children. Keep Away
from Children. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
• Only experienced or technically competent consumers should use this
equipment. When in doubt, call an experienced electrician to make any and
all necessary repairs or installations. At all times, perform any necessary
work on a de-energized circuit that has had its circuit breaker turned off and
has been locked out.
• Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or protection provided by the
Meter can be compromised.
• Before using or connecting the Meter, visually inspect it to ensure the cases
are not cracked and the back case is securely in place. Do not use if the
Meter appears damaged.
• Before using the test leads, inspect carefully for damaged insulation,
exposed metal or cracked probes. Check test leads for continuity. Do not use
leads if they appear damaged.
• Use only approved test leads. Do not use improvised connections that could
present a safety hazard.
• When using the probes, keep fingers behind the guard ring on the probes.
• Connect the common test lead before connecting the live test lead. When
disconnecting test leads, disconnect the live test lead first.
• This Meter is intended for use by qualified electricians. Follow NFPA 70E
Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace when using this Meter.
• Do not use without the batteries correctly in place and the battery door
closed and secured.
• Do not use Meter if it operates incorrectly as protection may be
compromised. When in doubt, have the Meter serviced.
• When servicing the Meter, use only specified replacement parts.
Warning - Identifies conditions and actions that could result in
WARNING
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