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

u

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

Q

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

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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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