Safety Symbols

The following

safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize

yourself

with each

of the symbols and its meaning before operating this instrument.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caution

The caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a

procedure

which,

 

if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or

 

destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the

 

indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning

The warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which,

 

if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life.

 

Do not proceed beyond a warning sign until the indicated conditions are fully

 

understood and met.

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Safety Considerations

Warning Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has been properly grounded through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a socket outlet provided with protective earth contact.

Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside or outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal can result in personal injury.

Warning There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause personal. injury. Be extremely careful.

Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by trained service personnel.

Caution

Before this instrument

is switched

on, make sure its primary power circuitry

 

has been adapted to the

voltage of

the ac power source.

Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause damage to the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.

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