18 8163A/B, 8164A/B, 8166A/B User’s Guide1 Getting StartedSafety ConsiderationsThe following general safety precautions must be observed during allphases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure tocomply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in thismanual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intendeduse of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for thecustomer’s failure to comply with these requirements.This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IECPublication 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment forMeasurement, Control and Laboratory. Use, and has been supplied in asafe condition. The instruction documentation contains information andwarnings that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation andto maintain the product in a safe condition.Safety SymbolsGeneralThis is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earthterminal) and has been manufactured and tested according tointernational safety standards.Before operation, you should review the instrument and manual for safetymarkings and instructions. You must follow these to ensure safe operationand to maintain the instrument in safe condition.CAUTION The caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedurewhich, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damageto or destruction of the product. Do not proceed beyond a caution signuntil the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.WARNING The warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedurewhich, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury orloss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning sign until the indicatedconditions are fully understood and met.
