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Note:
1. An open-circuited capacitor will show "0" on all the ranges (expect for a few pF on the 200pF range).
2. When using the 200pF range, you are advised always to use the short test leads if the measuring socket cannot
be used in the particular case. Long test leads introduce quite large amounts of additional capacitance. If the
capacitance of the leads is more than 20pF, it will not be possible for you to null it with the zero adjuster. What is
more, even after the capacitance of the leads has been nulled, it is possible that subsequent movements of the leads
will destroy the effect of the nulling.
3. If the capacitance of the test leads is above the maximum that the zero adjuster can correct for, what you can do
is to make a note of the capacitance of the leads and subtract it from the final measurement.
4. When you wish to measure a number of capacitors some of which require the test leads and some of which do not,
you can leave the leads connected to the tester while making all of the measurements. This means that the tester
does not have to be zeroed twice (once with the leads and once without).
5. To extend the life of the battery, it is advisable for the on/off switch to be switched to "OFF" once measurements
have been completed.
6. During measurements, the tester applies a very low voltage to capacitors. With the majority of capacitors there is
no risk of their voltage limits being exceeded. Nor are the capacitors charged to dangerous voltages when they are
disconnected from the tester.
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