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Maintenance
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before
removing the back cover or the battery or fuse covers.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse covers are
in place and fastened securely.
This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following care instructions
are performed:
1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. Temperature extremes can
shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.
3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. Dropping it can damage the electronic parts
or the case.
4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth. DO NOT use
chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.
5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE. Remove old or
weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit.
6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, the batteries should be
removed to prevent damage to the unit.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws located on the back of the instrument and remove the
battery cover.
3. Replace the 2 AAA batteries.
4. Secure the fuse/battery compartment cover.
5. Dispose of the old battery as required by local regulations.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws located on the back of the instrument and remove the
battery cover.
3. Gently remove the fuse(s) and install the new fuse(s) into the holder(s).
4. Always use fuses of the proper size and value (500mA/250V ceramic fast blow for the mA / µA
ranges, 10A/250Vceramic fast blow for the A range).
5. Secure the fuse/battery compartment cover.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the fuse cover is in place and
fastened securely.
