3. Install a probe tip at the front end of the probe assembly Remove the tip cover by PULLING it straight off the probe. DO NOT TWIST THECOVER DURING ITS REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION. Twisting the cover willeventually cause probe damage that is not covered by warranty. Select an appropriate tip from the accessory box. CAUTION: TIPS HAVE VERYSHARP POINTS – HANDLE THEM WITH CARE TO AVOID INJURY Ceramic tips are used for making direct contact with ESD sensitive partsand assemblies during precision measurementsNOTE: CERAMIC TIPS ARE FRAGILE. They are brittle, and should behandled carefully to avoid damage. Tips are not covered by warranty andare very expensive to replace. Metal tips are used for general audit and equipment measurements Short tips (0.4 in) provide greater accuracy than long tips (0.9 in) – SeeManual for detailed information Install the selected tip by screwing it finger tight into the front probe gold threadedreceptacle. NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. EXCESS TORQUE MAYDAMAGE THE PROBE ASSEMBLY The supplied tip removal tool is used to loosen the tip during replacement Always replace probe tip cover to prevent damage to tips and to avoid personalinjury when probe is not actually in use during transport While in storage.