Safety Instructions - Weidmuller 125S Bedienungsanleitung

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Safety instructions

The following safety infor-
y Measuring voltage which
mation must be observed to
exceeds the limits of the
insure maximum personal
multimeter may damage
safety during the operation
the meter and expose the
at this meter. Always pay
operator to a shock haz-
special attention to the
ard. Always recognize the
WARNING NOTES, because
meter voltage limits as
these indicate potentially
stated on the front of the
dangerous processes. Obey
meter.
these warning notes at all
y Before taking any meas-
times
urements, read the Safety
y Do not use the meter if
Information Section.
the meter or test leads
Always examine the in-
look damaged, or if you
strument for damage,
suspect that the meter is
contamination (excessive
not operating properly.
dirt, grease, etc.) and de-
fects. Examine the test
y Never ground yourself
leads for cracked or
when taking electrical
frayed insulation. If any
measurements. Do not
abnormal conditions exist
touch exposed metal
do not attempt to make
pipes, outlets, fixtures,
any measurements.
etc., which might be at
ground potential. Keep
your body isolated from
ground by using dry
clothing, rubber shoes,
rubber mats, or any ap-
proved insulating materi-
al.
y Turn off power to the cir-
cuit under test before cut-
ting, unsoldering, or
breaking the circuit. Small
amounts of current can
be dangerous.
y Use caution when work-
ing above 60 Vdc or 30
Vac rms. Such voltages
pose a shock hazard.
y When Using the probes,
keep your fingers behind
the finger guards on the
probes.
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