VOLTCRAFT VC-125 Notice D'emploi page 29

For safety and approval reasons (CE), unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the device are not permitted.
Consult an expert when in doubt as to the operation, safety or the connection of the device.
Meters and accessories are not toys and have no place in the hands of children!
In commercial institutions, the accident prevention regulations of the Employer's Liability Insurance Association for
Electrical Systems and Operating Materials are to be observed.
In schools, training centres, computer and self-help workshops, handling of meters must be supervised by trained
personnel in a responsible manner.
Ensure before every measurement that the meter is not set to another measuring range. Also observe that the
HOLD button was not pushed at the beginning of the measurement (display with the HOLD button pushed: "HOLD").
If the HOLD button is pushed at commencement of measuring, no measured value is displayed!
When using the measuring lines without cover caps, measurements between the meter
and the earth potential must not be performed above the measuring category CAT II.
When measuring in the measuring category CAT III, the cover caps must be pushed
onto the measuring prods to avoid accidental short circuits during measurement.
Push the cover caps onto the measuring prods until they latch. To remove, pull the caps
fro the prods with a little force.
The measuring prods have to be removed from the measured object every time the
measuring range is changed.
The voltage between the connection points of the meter and earth potential must not exceed 600 V DC/AC in CAT
III.
Be especially careful when dealing with voltages higher than 33 V alternating (AC) or 70 V direct voltage (DC)! Even
at these voltages it is possible to receive a potentially fatal electric shock if you touch electrical conductors.
To avoid electric shock, make sure not to touch the connections/measuring points to be measured directly or
indirectly during measurement. Never reach beyond the noticeable grip area marks at the measuring prods during
measurements.
Check the meter and its measuring lines for damage before each measurement. Never carry out any measurements
if the protecting insulation is defective (torn, ripped off etc.). The enclosed measuring cables have a wear indicator.
When they are damaged, a second insulation layer in a different colour becomes visible. The measuring accessories
must no longer be used and must be replaced.
Do not use the multimeter just before, during or just after a thunderstorm (lightning! / high-energy overvoltage!).
Make sure that your hands, shoes, clothing, the floor, circuits and circuit components are dry.
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