Multimeter 
Maintenance 
 9 
General Maintenance 
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild 
detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. 
Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings. 
To clean the terminals 
1.  Turn the Meter OFF and remove the test leads. 
2.  Shake out any dirt that may be in the terminals. 
3.  Soak a new swab with isopropyl alcohol and work 
around the inside of each input terminal. 
4.  Use a new swab to apply a light coat of fine machine 
oil to the inside of each terminal. 
Testing the Fuses 
 Warning 
To avoid electric shock or injury, remove the 
test leads and any input signals before 
replacing the fuses. 
1.  Turn the rotary switch to 
. 
2.  Plug a test lead into the  terminal and touch the 
probe to the A or mA  terminal. 
•  A good A terminal fuse is indicated by a reading 
between 000.0 Ω and 000.1 Ω. A good mA  
terminal fuse is indicated by a reading between 0.990 
kΩ and 1.010 kΩ. 
•  If the display reads , replace the fuse and test 
again. 
•  If the display shows any other value, have the Meter 
serviced. See “Service and Parts” later in this manual.