Fluke 572 [3/22] Safety information

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Warning

A Warning identiﬁes conditions and actions that pose ha-

zards 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.

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