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Item 64017

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Setup

Setup - Before use:

  read the entire iMpOrtant SaFety inFOrMatiOn section 

at the beginning of this manual including all text under 
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Functions

current clamp

rotary Switch

Function Button

Backlight/

reading Hold

Button

Frequency/

Duty cycle 

Button

Display

input Jack

cOM Jack

range Button

relative/

inrush 

Button

clamp trigger

Worklight

Maximum/

Minimum Button

ncV indicator

Summary of Contents for 1000a

Page 1: ...ence 17i When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2017 by Harbor Freight Tools All...

Page 2: ...sed to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will resul...

Page 3: ...them c The battery is low d Near any explosive gasses or fumes e Any abnormal operation is detected If in doubt about the condition of the Meter have it serviced before use f The battery cover is ope...

Page 4: ...e diodes or continuity disconnect all power to the circuit and discharge all high voltage capacitors 23 Performance of this Meter may vary depending on battery condition 24 Use the proper settings ter...

Page 5: ...Hz Inrush Current Accuracy 0A 60A Reference only 600A 1000A 5 0 of rdg 60D Resistance Ranges 600 6k 60k 600k 6M 60M Resistance Accuracy 600 600k 0 8 of rdg 3D 6M 60M 2 0 of rdg 5D Continuity Meter bee...

Page 6: ...iOn section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Functions current clamp rotary Switch Function Button Backlight reading Ho...

Page 7: ...Power Off autO Auto range mode inr Inrush mode Continuity Diode test reL Relative measurement mode ncV Non contact voltage detection MaX The maximum value is being measured Min The minimum value is b...

Page 8: ...utton to return to auto range note Manual range cannot be used while measuring frequency Frequency and Duty cycle Measurements 1 While working with voltage or current ranges press the Hz button one ti...

Page 9: ...isplay To activate data hold 1 Press the B L HOLD button and the reading will be held on the Display The symbol appears 2 Press B L HOLD again to release the hold ncV non contact Voltage 1 Turn Rotary...

Page 10: ...tions note When using manual range mode always start with the highest range if the amperage is unknown note Center conductor between guides in Clamp jaws as shown ac Dc current Measure AC and DC condu...

Page 11: ...to OFF and store Meter note If the Display shows OL while in manual range mode the measurement has exceeded the selected range A higher range should be selected ac Dc Voltage Measurement Measure AC co...

Page 12: ...on the Display 5 When testing is complete turn Rotary Switch to OFF and store Meter note Current test range is 10Hz 1kHz in Voltage Frequency Mode 1 Plug black test lead into cOM Jack Plug red test le...

Page 13: ...r This is due to the Meter s output test current going through all possible paths between leads note For resistance measurements above 1M allow a few seconds to get a steady reading note When leads ar...

Page 14: ...s cathode 5 Read measured forward biased voltage drop on the Display note If the test leads are reversed or open OL is displayed 6 When testing is complete turn Rotary Switch to OFF remove Test Leads...

Page 15: ...tion 4 Other than the batteries there are no replaceable parts on this unit repairs should be done by a qualified technician Battery replacement If the sign appears on the Display the battery should b...

Page 16: ...you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be...

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