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The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible for reasons of safety
and approval (CE).
Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, the safety or the connection of the device.
Measuring instruments and accessories are not toys and have no place in the hands of children.
On industrial sites the accident prevention regulations of the association of the industrial workers’ soci-
ety for electrical equipment and utilities must be followed.
In schools, training centres, computer and self-help workshops, handling of measuring instruments
must be supervised by trained personnel in a responsible manner.
The voltage between the measuring sockets of the multimeter part and the ground potential must nev-
er exceed 600 V DC/AC in CAT III.
You may not apply any voltage higher than >16 V/DC to the banana clips of the cable allocator com-
ponent (14 and 19). These contacts are only designed for signal and control voltages or for cables
which do not carry any voltage.
The test prods have to be removed from the measured object every time the measuring range is
changed.
Be especially careful when dealing with voltages higher than 25V AC or 35 V DC. Even at such volt-
ages you can receive a life-threatening electric shock when you come into contact with electric wires.
Check the measuring device and its measuring lines for damage before each measurement. Never
carry out any measurements if the protecting insulation is defective (torn, ripped off etc.)
To avoid an electric shock, make sure not to touch the connections/measuring points to be measured
neither directly nor indirectly during measurement. During measuring, do not grip beyond the tangible
grip range markings present on the test prods.
Do not use the multimeter just before, during or just after an electrical storm (electrical shock / high-
energy overvoltage!). Please make sure that your hands, your shoes, your clothing, the floor, switches
and switching components are dry.
Avoid operation near strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, transmitter aerials or HF generators
This could affect the measurement.
If you have a reason to believe that the device can no longer be operated safely, disconnect it immedi-
ately and secure it against being operated unintentionally. It can be assumed that safe operation is no
longer possible if:
- the device is visibly damaged,
- the device does not operate any longer and
- the device was stored under unfavourable conditions for a long period of time or
- it has been subjected to considerable stress in transit.
Do not switch the measuring instrument on immediately after it has been taken from a cold to a warm
environment. The condensation that forms might destroy your device. Leave the device switched off
and wait until it has reached room temperature.
Do not leave the packaging material lying around carelessly since such materials can become dan-
gerous toys in the hands of children.
For safety reasons, when measuring only use the enclosed measuring cables or accessories which
are adjusted to the specifications of the multimeter.
You should also heed the safety instructions in each chapter of these instructions.
