Fluke 574 FE 574 Users Manual - Page 3

574 Safety Information Warning A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Before using the thermometer inspect the case. Do not use the thermometer if it appears damaged. Look for cracks or missing plastic. • Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator two or less segments. • Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the thermometer serviced. • Do not operate the thermometer around explosive gas, vapor, or dust. • Do not connect the optional external probe to live electrical circuits. • To avoid a burn hazard, remember that highly reflective objects will result in lower than actual temperature measurements. • Do not use in a manner not specified by this manual or the protection supplied by the equipment may be impaired. Caution To avoid damaging the thermometer or the equipment under test protect them from the following: • EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders, induction heaters, etc. • Static electricity • Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient temperature changes- allow 30 minutes for thermometer to stabilize before use). • Do not leave the thermometer on or near objects of high temperature. 3