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Replacing the Battery and Fuse
Warning
To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible
electric shock or personal injury, replace the battery as
soon as the battery indicator (
"
"
) appears.
To prevent damage or injury, install only replacement
fuses with the specified amperage, voltage, and interrupt
ratings.
Disconnect the test leads before opening the back cover
or the battery cover.
To replace the battery, use an appropriate screwdriver to
gently rotate the screw-type lock on the battery cover by
90
o
in the direction indicated on the battery cover ( refer
to Figure 4 ). Remove the battery cover and replace the
exhausted battery with a new one of the same type. Rejoin
the battery cover and the gently rotate the screw-type lock
by 90
o
clockwise.
Note:
Excess force will cause damage to the screw-type lock.
Don't use a screwdriver which is not big enough.
