User Manual

5. Preparation for Operation
5.1. Using the test leads
Use only the identical type of test leads supplied with your
meter. These test leads are rated for 1000 V.
Cautions!
* The maximum rating of your meter is 1000 V DC/AC. If you
try to measure voltages above 1000 V DC/AC
rms
, you might
damage your meter and expose yourself to a serious shock
hazard. Use extreme care when you measure high voltages.
* Never connect the probe you plug into the COM terminal to
a source of voltage greater than 1000 V DC/AC with respect
to earth/ground. This creates a serious shock hazard.
5.2. Using the stand
Use your meter’s stand to prop up the meter. If you prop your
meter on a bench-top, the stand helps provide a better viewing
angle.
To use the stand as a prop, just open it away from the meter and
set it on a flat surface.
6. How to make measurements
Understanding Phantom readings:
In some DC and AC voltage ranges, when the test leads are not
connected to any circuit, the display might show a phantom
reading. This is normal. The meter’s high input sensitivity
produces a wandering effect. When you connect the test leads
to a circuit, accurate reading appears.
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