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Preparing for Measurement
2.1 Inserting/Replacing Battery
When using the instrument, insert eight LR6 Alkaline batteries or eight fully charged HR6
Nickel-metal hydride batteries. In addition, conrm that the battery status is sucient
before the measurement. When the battery status is low, replace the batteries.
Battery indicator
Sucient charge
When the charge decreases, the bars disappear from the left.
Low charge. Replace as soon as possible.
blinks when the batteries have no charge. In this case,
measurement is not possible. Replace the batteries.
WARNING
When removing the battery cover, turn the rotary switch
to OFF and remove the test leads from the object under
measurement.
Failure to do so could cause the user to experience an electric shock.
Do not short-circuit the batteries.
Do not charge alkaline batteries.
Do not disassemble batteries.
Do not throw batteries in a re or heat them.
Doing so could cause the batteries to rupture, resulting in bodily injury.
After replacing the battery, attach the battery cover and
tighten the screw before using the instrument.
Using the product without the battery cover result in bodily injury.
Secure the battery cover with the screw attached to the
instrument at the time of shipment.
If the battery cover is secured with other screws, the instrument could be
damaged, resulting in bodily injury. If you have lost a screw or nd that the
screw is damaged, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
2 Preparing for Measurement