General safety, Safety instructions for clamp meter, Product familiarisation – Silverline Digital Clamp Meter User Manual

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Digital Clamp Meter

228541

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully familiarise yourself with all

its features and functions

• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If

any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool

General Safety

Carefully read and understand this manual and any label attached to
the tool before use. Keep these instructions with the product for future
reference. Ensure all persons who use this product are fully acquainted
with this manual.
Even when used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. Use with caution. If you are at all unsure of the correct and safe
manner in which to use this tool, do not attempt to use it.

Keep guards in position

• Where guards exist keep them in position, in good working order,

correctly adjusted and aligned. Never attempt to use a tool if any of
the supplied guards are missing. If any guards are damaged, replace
before use

Remove adjusting keys

• Where adjusting keys exist, ensure they are removed prior to using the

tool. Always check to see that keys and adjusting devices are removed
from the tool before use

Clean the work area

• Accidents can occur where benches and work areas are cluttered or

dirty. Keep floors clear and avoid working where the floor is slippery. If
working outdoors, be aware of all potential slip and trip hazards before
using this tool

Trained, competent persons

• This tool should be used by trained, competent persons only

Children and pets

• Keep children and pets at a safe distance from the work area. Lock tools

away where children cannot gain access

Use the correct tool

• Do not force or attempt to use a tool for a purpose for which it was not

designed. This tool is not intended for industrial use

Wear suitable clothing and footwear

• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, neckties, jewellery, or other

items which may become caught. Wear non-slip footwear or, where
appropriate, footwear with protective toe caps. Long hair should be
covered or tied back

Keep your balance

• Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing at all times and do not use tools

when standing on an unstable surface

Accessories

• The use of any attachment or accessory, other than those mentioned in

this manual, could be dangerous and result in damage or injury, and may
invalidate your warranty

Never stand on your tool

• Standing on your tool or its stand could cause serious injury if the tool

is tipped or collapses. Do not store materials above or close to the tool
in such a way that a person might stand on the tool to reach the stored
items

Secure work

• Where possible, always secure work. If appropriate, use a clamp or vice

so that both hands are free to operate the tool

Check for damaged or missing parts

• Before each use, check if any part of the tool is damaged or missing.

Carefully check that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check alignment of moving parts for binding. Any guard or other
part that is damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.

DO NOT USE IF DEFECTIVE

Safety Instructions For Clamp

Meter

• Before using this instrument, inspect the test leads for damage, such as

cracks or breaks in the insulation. Do this before every use. If leads are
found to be defective, have them replaced by a qualified technician

1

Lever

2

Transformer Jaws

3

Data Hold Switch

4

Rotary Switch

5

Display

6

Wrist Strap

7

EXT Input Connector

8

COM Input Connector

9

V, Ω Input Connector

10 Test Leads

Product Familiarisation

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