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the correct polarity (red lead to positive, black lead to negative).
4.
Read the voltage in the display. The display will indicate the
proper decimal point and value. If the polarity is reversed, the
display will show (-) minus before the value.
AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS
WARNING:
Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be long
enough to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets for
appliances because the contacts are recessed deep in the outlets. As a
result, the reading may show 0 volts when the outlet actually has
voltage on it. Make sure the probe tips are touching the metal contacts
inside the outlet before assuming that no voltage is present.
CAUTION:
Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the circuit is
being switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may occur that can
damage the meter.
1.
Set the function switch to the V AC position.
2.
Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM)
jack and the red test lead banana plug into the positive (V)
jack.
3.
Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test.
4.
Read the voltage in the display. The display will indicate the
