User Manual

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• Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation
or exposed metal parts. Check the leads for
continuity. Replace damaged test leads if
necessary.
• Keep your fingers behind the finger guards
at all times when handling the test probes.
[Figure 1.1]
• Always remove the test leads from the item
being measured before changing the range.
• Check the fuses in the multimeter before
measuring current. Always make sure
power to the circuit has been shut off before
connecting the multimeter to the circuit.
Once you have properly connected the
multimeter, power on the circuit.
• Remember to replace the batteries as soon
as the low battery indicator appears
(see Replacing the Batteries, page 19). The
multimeter may produce incorrect readings
if it is operated with a low battery.
• When measuring low voltages, the
multimeter reading will fluctuate a small
amount. This is due to ambient electricity
in the air.
• Always make sure the rotary dial is in the
correct position before using the multimeter
to measure anything.
General Use
Operation
Figure 1.1