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FOR SAFETY MEASUREMENTS!!

WARNING

INTRODUCTION

2. SPECIFICATIONS

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4. NAME ILLUSTRATION

     WARNING 1. Checks of Body and Test Lead

     WARNING 3. 

Warning for High Voltage Measurement

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     WARNING 4. Dangerous Voltage Measurement Procedures

     WARNING 2. High Power Line Measurements Prohibited  

     WARNING 7. Test Lead Detachment

     WARNING 6. Maximum Measurement Range Observance

     WARNING 5. Correct Selection of RANGE Switch

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To prevent an electrical shock hazard to the operator and/or damage to the 
instruments,  read  this  instruction  manual  carefully  before  using  the 
Multitester.  WARNINGS  with  the  symbol          on  the  Multitester  and  this 
instruction manual are highly important.

Important Symbols

The  symbol  listed  in  IEC  61010-1  and  ISO  3864  means  "Caution 
(refer to instruction manual)".

WARNING  : 

The  symbol  in  this  manual  advises  the  user  of  an 

electrical  shock  hazard  that  could  result  in  serious  injury  or  even 
death.

CAUTION  :

  The  symbol  in  this  manual  advises  the  user  of  an 

electrical shock hazard that could cause injury or material damages.

Do not measure High Power Line that might exceed 2kVA. Measurement on 
High  Power  Line  is  very  dangerous.  It  sometimes  includes  High  Surge 
Voltage that could cause dangerous arcs of explosive short in the instrument 
and  could  result  in  serious  injury  to  the  operator.  When  measuring  high 
voltage,  even  for  Low  Power  Line  (Low  Energy  Circuit),  take  extra  care  to 
avoid electrical shock hazard and/or damage to the instrument.

Thank you for purchasing KAISE "MODEL KF-20 ANALOG MULTITESTER". To 
obtain the maximum performance of this instrument, read this Instruction Manual 
carefully, and take safe measurement.

Inspect  the  instrument  and  acessories  for  transport  damage.  If  there  is  any 
damage or missing items, ask your local dealer for replacement.
Confirm that the following items are contained in the package.

2-1. MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

2-2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

3-1. WARNINGS

3-2. GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

1. Analog Multitester
2. Test Lead (100-51)
3. Holster
4. Spare Battery (1.5V R6P)
5. Instruction Manual

Allligator
Clip

Red
Test Lead

Black
Test Lead

Allligator
Clip

Red
Test Lead

Black
Test Lead

Children and the persons who do not have enough knowledge 

about electric measurements must not use this instrument.

Do  not  measure  the  electricity  naked  or  barefooted  to protect 

yourself from electrical shock hazard.

Be careful not to get hurt with the sharp test lead pins.

Do not polish the case or attempt to clean it with any cleansing 

fluid  like  gasoline  or  benzine.  If  necessary,  use  silicon  oil  or 

antistatic fluid.

Avoid the multitester from hard mechanical shock or vibration, 

high temperature and strong magnetic field.                                                 

Remove  the  batteries  when  the  multitester  is  out  of  use  for  a 

long  time.  The  exhausted  batteries  might  leak  electrolyte  and 

corrode the inside.

WARNING 1.

 

WARNING 2.

 

WARNING 3. 
CAUTION 1.

 

CAUTION 2. 

CAUTION 3.         

 

Measurement  exceeding  the  specified  maximum  values  of  each  measurement 
range is prohibited.

Always confirm that 

RANGE

 Switch is set to the correct position. Do not measure 

voltage in DC-mA, 

Ω

 and BAT. ranges.

Detach  test  leads  from  the  measuring  circuit  before  rotating 

RANGE

  Switch  or 

opening rear case for battery or fuse replacement.

     WARNING

Detach test leads from the circuit before rotating 

RANGE

 Switch to avoid electric 

shock hazard and serious damage to the instrument.

Select suitable scale from "0 - 6", "0 - 12", or "0 - 30" applying certain multiple.
Reading examples : 

Multiply the scale value depending on the measurement range.
Reading examples : 

Read the scale directly. 

For accurate measurement, read following notes carefully.

DC 0.3V range :

 Read "0 - 30" scale multiplying by 1/100.

DC 120V range :

 Read "0 - 12" scale multiplying by 10.

DC 60uA range :

 Read "0 - 6" scale multiplying by 10.

DC 300mA range :

 Read "0 - 30" scale multiplying by 10.

"x 1" range :

 Read the scale directly.

"x 100" range :

 Multiply the scale value by 100.

"x 1k" range :

 Multiply the scale value by 1,000.

Correct  knowledge  of  electric  measurements  is  essential  to  avoid  unexpected 
danger such as operator's injury or damage to the instrument. Read carefully and 
observe the following precautions for safety measurements.

Before measurement, confirm the body of this instrument and handle insulators of 
the  Test  Lead  have  no  cracks  or  any  other  damages.  Dust,  grease  and  moisture 
must be removed.

   

This instrument is applicable for Low Energy Circuit measurements only.
Do  not  use  for  High  Power  Line  (High  Energy  Circuit)  measurements  such  as 
Distribution Transformers, Bus Bars and Large Motors.

Even  for  Low  Energy  Circuits  of  electric/electronic  appliances,  such  as  heating 
elements,  small  motors,  line  cords  and  plugs,  High  Voltage  Measurements  are 
very dangerous. Do not touch Multitester, Test Leads, and any part of the circuit. 
Generally,  shock  hazard  could  occur  when  the  current  between  the  circuit,  that 
involves more than 33V rms or 46.7V DC or peak, and ground goes up to 0.5mA 
or more.

For dangerous voltage measurement, strictly observe the warnings below.
                                                                                                 (refer to fig.1)

ANALOG MULTITESTER

KF-20

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

In  case  of  live-line  measurement,  strictly  observe  the  warnings 
below (refer to fig 2.)

fig. 1

fig. 5

fig. 2

fig. 3

fig. 4

1. UNPACKING AND INSPECTIONS

1 pce.
1 set
1 pce.
1 pce.
1 pce.

Turn off the circuit to be measured.
Plug black test lead to "- (COM)" terminal and red test lead into "+" terminal.
Attach black and red alligator clips to test lead pins.
Set 

RANGE

 Switch to desired DC or AC voltage range.

Connect black alligator clip to - (earth) side and red alligator clip to + (positive) 
side of the measuring circuit.
Do  not  hold  Multitester  and  test  leads  in  your  hands.  Keep  safety  distance 
from  power  source  or  circuit  to  be  measured  not  to  touch  the  dangerous 
voltage.
Turn on the circuit to be measured, and read the meter.
Turn  off  the  circuit  again.  Detach  alligator  clips  after  confirming  the  meter 
returns into "0".

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

7.
8.

Set 

RANGE

 Switch to desired DC or AC voltage range.

Attach alligator clip to black test lead pin, and connect to - (earth) side of the 
measuring circuit.
Do not hold Multitester in your hands. Keep safety distance from power source 
or circuit to be measured not to touch the dangerous voltage.
Connect red test lead to + (positive) side, and read the meter.
Detach red test lead from the circuit first, then detach black alligator clip.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Before measurement, confirm that meter points to "0". (zero-adjusted)
Select proper range referring to 

5-1. 6-(1) Range Selection

」.

Read the meter from directly over the pointer.
Measurement in strong magnetic field or on iron plate causes reading error or 
meter sensitivity wrong.
Once-a-year periodical calibration is necessary to maintain tolerance accuracy 
and to take safety measurements.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Set the switch to a desired measurement range. 
To  measure  uncertain  voltage  or  current,  firstly  measure  the  approximate 
value at the highest range, then change the switch into the suitable range.
For  correct  voltage  and  current  measurements,  select  the  range  to  point  the 
right side of the meter scale. (between center scale and maximum scale)
For  correct  resistance  measurement,  select  the  range  to  point  around  the 
center of 

OHMS

 scale.

a.

b.

c.

DC Voltage ( DC-V )

AC Voltage ( AC-V )

DC Current ( DC-mA )

Resistance  ( 

Ω

 )

  1.5V  Battery Test

       Hi Range

       Lo Range

Temperature ( 

 )

DC : 

±

3

 f.s.,  AC : 

±

4

 f.s.

Ω 

/ TEMP : 

±

3

 f.s.length

1.5V R6P (AA) battery 

×

1

136(H)

×

90(W)

×

30 (D)mm, 215g

100-51 Test Lead 

×

1 set

Holster 

×

1

1.5V  R6P (AA) Battery (built-in and spare) 

×

1 each

Spare Fuse (0.3A/250V)

×

1 (inside the rear case)

Instruction Manual

660 Clamp Adapter
810-02 Temperature Probe
940 Alligator Clip

 0.3 / 3 / 12 / 30 / 120 / 300 / 1200V

12 / 30 / 120 / 300 / 1200V

60   A / 3mA / 30mA / 300mA

5K

Ω

 / 500K

Ω

 / 5M

Ω

1.5V R20P / R14P / R6P

1.5V  250mA

1.5V    50mA

50

℃〜+

250

μ

Accuracy

Overload Protection

Power Supply

Dimensions & Weight

Accessories

Optional Accessories

×

1  and  300mA  range  :  protected  by  internal  diode 

and 0.3A / 250V fuse

1200

1200

300

120

30

12

300

120

30

12

3

3

60

30 300

0.3

Hi

Lo

BAT.

×

1 ×100 ×1k

AC-V

DC-V

μ

DC

TEMP

TEMP

DC

5k

2k

1k

AC

DC
AC

BATT

TEMP

1.5V VOLT

BATT

m

A

MADE  IN   JAPAN

NO.

PROTECTION

10,000

V  AC

20,000

V  DC

20

10

5

30

15

6
3

50

10

4

2

100

200

5

2

1

500

0

0

0

20

8

4

25

10

5

30

12

6

250

200

100

50

0

‑50

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

CAL

OHM

S

KF-20

C  O  M

Ω

R  E

  P  L

  A  C 

G  O  O 

 D

Meter Case

Pointer

Zero Adjustment
Screw

RANGE Switch

Rear Case

Meter Scale

0

Ω

ADJ. Knob

Terminal

( COM)

 Terminal

100-51 Test Lead

KF-20 contains 1 x fast-acting 0.3A/250V (

φ

5x20mm) fuse to protect Resistance 

and  Current  measurement  ranges.  For  replacement,  refer  to 

6-2.  FUSE 

REPLACEMENT

」.

Insert black test lead into - (COM) terminal, and red test lead into + terminal.

Always confirm that 

RANGE

 Switch is set to the proper measurement range. To 

avoid  serious  damage  to  the  instrument,  do  not  measure  voltage  in  DC-mA, 

Ω

 

and BAT ranges.

3. FUSE

Before measurement, confirm that meter points to "0".  If not, adjust the pointer by 

Zero Adjustment Screw

 to take accurate measurement.

4. ZERO ADJUSTMENT

5. TEST LEAD

7. Meter Scale Reading

8. Measurement Accuracy

DC/AC scale

(for AC/DC Voltage, DC Current measurements : V, 

μ

A, mA)

OHM scale

(for Resistance measurement : 

Ω

)

TEMP scale

(for Temperature measurement : 

)

(1) Range Selection

(2) Confirmation of the Range

6. RANGE SWITCH

Read  INSTRUCTION  MANUAL  carefully  to  understand  the  specification  and 
functions  correctly. 

3.  SAFETY  PRECAUTIONS

is  higly  important  for  safety 

measurement.

KF-20  contains  1  x  1.5V  R6P  (AA)  battery.  Replace  it  referring  to 

6-1. 

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

when exhausted.

5-1. PREPARATION FOR USE

1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2. BATTERY

5. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES

TEMP

DC

5k

2k

1k

AC

DC
AC

BATT

TEMP

1.5V VOLT

BATT

NO.

PROTECTION

10,000

V  AC

20,000

V  DC

20

10

5

30

15

6
3

50

10

4

2

100

200

5

2

1

500

0

0

0

20
8

4

25

10

5

30

12

6

250

200

100

50

0

-50

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

CA

L

OHM

S

R  E

  P  L

  A  C  E

G  O  O

  D

UCHIDA

BATT scale

TEMP scale

DC/AC scale

OHMS scale

TAUT  BAND

DROP
PROOF

1200

1200

300

120

30

12

300

120

30

12

3

3

60

30 300

0.3

Hi

Lo

BAT.

×

1

×

100

×

1k

AC-V

DC-V

μ

DC

TEMP

TEMP

DC

5k

2k

1k

AC

DC
AC

BATT

TEMP

TAUT  BAND

1.5V VOLT

BATT

m

A

MADE  IN   JAPAN

NO.

DROP
PROOF

PROTECTION

10,000

V  AC

20,000

V  DC

20

10

5

30

15
6
3

50

10

4

2

100

200

5

2

1

500

0

0

0

20
8

4

25

10

5

30

12

6

25

0

200

100

50

0

-50

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

CA

L

OHM

S

C  O  M

Ω

R  E

  P  L

  A  C  E

G  O  O

  D

KF-20

1200

1200

300

120

30

12

300

120

30

12

3

3

60

30 300

0.3

Hi

Lo

BAT.

×

1

×

100

×

1k

AC-V

DC-V

μ

DC

TEMP

TEMP

DC

5k

2k

1k

AC

DC
AC

BATT

TEMP

TAUT  BAND

1.5V VOLT

BATT

m

A

MADE  IN   JAPAN

NO.

DROP
PROOF

PROTECTION

10,000

V  AC

20,000

V  DC

20

10

5

30

15
6
3

50

10

4

2

100

200

5

2

1

500

0

0

0

20
8

4

25

10

5

30

12

6

250

200

100

50

0

-50

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

CA

L

OHM

S

C  O  M

Ω

R  E

  P  L

  A  C  E

G  O  O

  D

KF-20

outlet

when measuring DC. mA /

Ω

range 

1200

1200

300

120

30

12

300

120

30

12

3

3

60

30 300

0.3

Hi

Lo

BAT.

×

1

×

100

×

1k

AC-V

DC-V

μ

DC

TEMP

TEMP

DC

5k

2k

1k

AC

DC
AC

BATT

TEMP

TAUT  BAND

1.5V VOLT

BATT

m

A

MADE  IN   JAPAN

NO.

DROP
PROOF

PROTECTION

10,000

V  AC

20,000

V  DC

20

10

5

30

15
6
3

50

10

4

2

100

200

5

2

1

500

0

0

0

20
8

4

25

10

5

30

12

6

250

200

100

50

0

-50

1.5

1.0

0.5

0

CA

L

OHM

S

C  O  M

Ω

R  E

  P  L

  A  C  E

G  O  O

  D

KF-20

×

DROP
PROOF

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