TDS3000 Series Service Manual vii
General Safety SummaryReview the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement
instrument before connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Disconnect the
probe input and the probe ground from the circuit under test before disconnecting
the probe from the measurement instrument.
Ground the Product. When operating from AC power, this product is grounded
through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the
grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making
connections to the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the
product is properly grounded.
When operating with battery power, this product must still be grounded. To
prevent electric shock, always connect a grounding wire between the ground
terminal on the rear panel and earth ground.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth ground only.
Replace Batteries Properly. Replace batteries only with the proper type and rating
specified.
Recharge Batteries Properly. Recharge batteries for the recommended charge
cycle only.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.