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Safety Instructions
This meter has been designed for safe use but must be operated
with caution. The rules listed below must be carefully followed
for safe operation.
1. NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the
specified maximum:
2. USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages.
3. DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the “COM” input
jack exceeds 1000V above earth ground.
4. NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source while
the function switch is in the current, resistance, CAP, or diode
mode. Doing so can damage the meter.
5. ALWAYS discharge filter capacitors in power supplies and
disconnect the power when making resistance or diode tests.
6. ALWAYS turn off the power and disconnect the test leads
before opening the covers to replace the fuse or batteries.
7. NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover and the battery
and fuse covers are in place and fastened securely.
8. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
Input Protection Limits
Function
Maximum Input
V DC or V AC
1000 VDC/1000 VAC RMS
mA AC/DC
500 mA 1000 V fast acting fuse
A AC/DC
10 A 1000 V fast-acting fuse (10A for 30 seconds
max every 15 minutes)
Frequency, Resistance,
CAP, Diode Test, Continuity,
Temperature, Duty Cycle
250 VDC/AC RMS
Surge Protection:
8 kV peak per IEC 61010
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