MULTIMETER
SAFETY
•
A
display back-light
that
makes
the
meter useable in
dark
areas.
•
A
4
1
/2-digit display
mode
for ten times increase in
resolution.
•
A
Capacitance
mode that measures
capacitors from
0.01 nFto5//F.
After
unpacking
the meter, if
you
notice that the meter is dam-
aged
or
something is missing, contact the
place
of purchase
immediately. Save the shipping
container and packing mate-
rial
in case
you
have
to reship the meter.
MULTIMETER
SAFETY
Before
usings the meter,
read
the following safety information
carefully. Inthis manualtheword,
"WARNING," is reserved for
conditions
and actions that pose hazard(s) to
the
user; the
word, "CAUTION,"
is reserved for
conditions and
actions that
may damage
your meter. The symbols
shown in Figure 1 are
used
internationally to denote
the electrical functions and
conditions
indicated.
If
the meter is not
used
as described
in
this manual, the safety
features of
the
meter might be impaired.
•
Avoid working
alone.
•
Do not allow
the
meter
to
be used
if
it
is
damaged,
or
its
safety
is
impaired.
2
Inspect the
test leads for damaged insulation
or
exposed
metal. Check test lead continuity. Damaged
leads
should
be
replaced.
Be
sure the meter is in good operating
condition. During
a
continuity
test, a meter
reading
that
goes
from over-
load (OL)
to generally
means the meter is working
properly.
Select
the proper
function and range for your
measurement
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, USE CAUTION
WHEN WORKING
ABOVE 60V DC OR 25V AC
RMS. SUCH
VOLTAGES
POSE A SHOCK
HAZARD.
H
DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE
_L
GROUND
AC
-ALTERNATING
CURRENT
A
SEE
EXPLANATION
IN
MANUAL
DC
-
DIRECT
CURRENT
PI
DOUBLE INSULATION
(Protection Class
II)
EITHER
DC
OR
AC
FUSE
Figure
1. International Electrical
Symbols
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