Using!Your Tester Safely

Warning !

To avoid electric shock, use only the test leads supplied with the Tester. Use 600V rated probe tip adapters. (“600V” is printed on the equipment.) Remove all test leads that are not in use.

Use only the 80i-500s ac current probe or a safety- designed equivalent (such as the Fluke Model 80i-1000s) that is rated for 600V on both the jaws and the measuring secondary. Remove any current probe that is not in use.

In this manual, a WARNING identifies conditions and actions that pose haz- ard(s) to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may dam- age the tester or the current probe. See below for explanations of international electrical symbols.

Read the following safety information carefully before attempting to operate or service the Tester or the current probe.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

CAUTION see explanation in

manual

 

AC-ALTERNATING CURRENT

Equipment protected throughout

 

by DOUBLE INSULATION or

DC-DIRECT CURRENT

REINFORCED INSULATION

 

Either DC or AC

RECYCLING

EARTH

HIGH BNC INPUT

International Safety Symbols

Safety Guidelines for Tester and Voltage Probe

To ensure that you use your Tester safely, follow these guidelines:

Avoid working alone.

Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check test lead continuity with a multimeter. Replace damaged leads.

Do not use the Tester if it looks damaged.

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Fluke 39, 41B user manual Using!Your Tester Safely