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12E 
Multimeter  
Introduction 
Warning 
To avoid electric shock or personal injury, 
read "Safety Information” and “Warning and 
Precautions” before using the Meter. 
The Fluke 12E Multimeter (hereafter referred to as “the 
Meter”) is a 4,000 count instrument. 
The Meter is battery powered with a digital display. 
Safety Information 
The Meter complies with IEC 1010-1 CAT I 1000 V, CAT 
II 600 V, and CAT III 300 V overvoltage standards. See 
Specifications. 
Use the Meter only as specified in this manual, otherwise 
the protection provided by the Meter may be impaired. 
In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and 
actions that pose hazards to the user. 
A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may 
damage the Meter or the equipment under test. 
International symbols used on the Meter and in this 
manual are explained in Table 1. 
Safe Working Practices 
Review the safety information and comply with the safe 
working practices on pages 2 and 3.