Safety Instructions; 7�1 General Information; 7�2 Handling; 7�3 Operating Environment - VOLTCRAFT LSG-10 Bedienungsanleitung

7 Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do
not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume
no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the
warranty/guarantee.
7.1 General information
The device is not a toy� Keep it out of the reach of children and pets�
Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly� This may become dangerous playing material for
children�
If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support
service or other technical personnel�
Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an authorised repair centre.
7.2 Handling
Please handle the product carefully� Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product�
7.3 Operating environment
Do not place the product under any mechanical stress�
Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, flammable gases, steam and solvents.
Protect the product from high humidity and moisture�
Protect the product from direct sunlight�
Do not switch the product on after it has been taken from a cold to a warm environment� The condensation that
forms might destroy the product� Allow the product to reach room temperature before you use it�
Never operate the product in direct proximity of strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields or transmitter aerials
or HF generators� Doing so can prevent the product from functioning properly�
7.4 Operation
Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the appliance�
If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental
use� DO NOT attempt to repair the product yourself� Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
– is visibly damaged,
– is no longer working properly,
– has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
– has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses�
On industrial sites, the accident prevention regulations of the association of the industrial workers' society for
electrical equipment and utilities must be followed�
In schools, training centres, computer and self-help workshops, handling of meters must be supervised by trained
personnel in a responsible manner�
The voltages indicated in the technical data are nominal voltages and must not be exceeded�
The voltage between the measuring instrument connection points and earth must never exceed 300 V DC/AC
in CAT III�
The measuring prods have to be removed from the measured object every time the measuring range is changed�
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