Safety Information - VOLTCRAFT WBM-460 Bedienungsanleitung

5. Safety information

These operating instructions contain important information on how to use the device correctly.
Please read them carefully before using the device for the first time.
Damage caused due to failure to observe these instructions will void the warranty. We shall not be
liable for any consequential damage.
We shall not be liable for damage to property or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or
failure to observe the safety information! Such cases will void the warranty/guarantee.
This device was shipped in a safe condition.
To ensure safe operation and to avoid damaging the device, always observe the safety information and
warnings in these instructions.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the device is not permitted for safety and approval
reasons.
• Consult a technician if you are not sure how to use or connect the device.
• Measuring instruments and their accessories are not toys and must be kept out of the reach of children.
• Always comply with the accident prevention regulations for electrical equipment when using the product
in commercial facilities.
• In schools, educational facilities, hobby and DIY workshops, measuring instruments must be used under
the responsible supervision of qualified personnel. The same applies when the measuring instrument is
used by people with reduced physical and mental capabilities.
• Before each measurement, always ensure that the measuring instrument is not set to a different measur-
ing function.
• When using probe tips without protective caps, measurements between the
measuring instrument and the earth potential must not exceed the CAT II
measurement category.
• When taking CAT III measurements, the protective caps must be placed on
the probe tips (max. length of exposed contacts = 4 mm) to avoid accidental
short circuits. These are included in the delivery or attached to the probe
tips.
• The probe tips must be removed from the measured object every time the measurement range is
changed.
• The voltage between the connection points of the measuring instrument and the ground potential must
not exceed 600 V DC/AC in CAT IV or 1000 V DC/AC in CAT III.
• Exercise particular caution when working with voltages higher than 33 V (AC) and 70 V (DC). Touching
electrical conductors with these voltages may cause a fatal electric shock.
• To prevent an electric shock, do not touch the connections/measuring points when taking measurements,
either directly or indirectly. When taking measurements, do not touch any area beyond the grip markings
on the probe tips.
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