4. sIgNs AND sYmbOLs
An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in this operating manual
which absolutely have to be observed.
The triangle containing a lightning symbol warns of danger of an electric shock or of the
impairment of the electrical safety of the device.
The symbol can be found when you are to be given tips and information on operation.
This device is CE-compliant and meets the necessary European directives.
5. sAfeTY INsTRUCTIONs
Read the user manual thoroughly and pay special attention to the safety
instructions. We accept no liability for personal injury or property damage
resulting from failure to heed the safety instructions and/or improper use as
described in this user manual. In such cases, the warranty is also made void.
a) Persons / Product
• Do not use with live power equipment! Connect the battery before operation.
• The cable tester may be used only to test voltage-free cables. before
measuring, always verify that there is no voltage present (risk of fatal injury)!
• This product is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to any blows.
• For installations in industrial facilities, follow the accident prevention regulations
for electrical systems and equipment of the government safety organization or the
corresponding authority for your country.
• Do not operate the device immediately after transferring it from a cold to a warm
room. This can cause condensation which may, under adverse circumstances,
destroy the device. Leave the device turned off until it has reached room
temperature.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging materials unattended. Packaging materials may prove a
fatal toy in the hands of children.
• Shield the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong shocks, high
moisture, wetness, flammable gases, fumes and solvents.
• Do not subject the product to mechanical stress.
• Cease use of the product immediately and protect it from inadvertent use if safe
operation is no longer possible. Safe operation is no longer guaranteed if the
product:
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