Fluke FLK-179 [5/28] Introduction

Introduction

The Fluke 175, 177, and 179 are battery-powered, True-rms

multimeters (the Product) with a 6000-count, 3 3/4-digit display

and a bar graph. This manual applies to all three models. All

figures show the 179.

How to Contact Fluke

To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:

• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)

• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)

• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)

• Europe: +31-402-675-200

• Japan: +81-3-6714-3114

• Russia: +8-495-664-75-12

• Singapore: +65-6799-5566

• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500

Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.

To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.

To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit

http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.

Safety Information

In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and procedures

that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions

and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the

equipment under test.

XW Warning

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal

injury:

• Read all safety information before you use the

Product.

• Carefully read all instructions.

• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection

supplied by the Product can be compromised.