kincrome K8315, Manual

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DIGITAL AUTO RANGING MULTIMETER
1) Work Area
a. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of electric shock, fire, and
injury to persons.
b. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the tool. Distractions are able to result in the loss of control
of the tool.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating any powered products. Distractions may result in electrical shock.
2) Personal Safety
a. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool increases the risk of
injury to persons.
b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Contain long hair. Keep hair, clothing, and jewellery away from live
parts.
c. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
d. Always wear eye protection. Wear approved safety eye protection .
3) Service
a. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
b. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Use only authorized parts.
4) Know Your Product Expanded
1. LCD Digital Display - Displays Reading
2. “Range Button” - Selects the range by cycling through the options. Press and Hold for 3 seconds to toggle Auto Range
ON/OFF.
3. Function/Range Switch - Selects both mode and current range.
4. “10A” Jack - 10 Amp fuse protected socket used for 10A current range measurements.
5. “mA” Jack (Capacitence) - 500mA fuse protected socket used for transistor testing, micro amps, milliamps range and
capacitance measurements.
6. “COM” Jack - Common terminal, used for all testing.
7. “VΩHz” Jack - Active terminal used for testing all voltages, diode, continuity and frequency testing.
8. “Continuity/Diode Test” - Selects between continuity or diode junction voltage mode. Also selects between AC or DC
current modes.
9. “DATA-H” Button - Freezes current display reading. Press to toggle ON/OFF.
10. Test Leads - Used to probe the object being measured. There is a + Positive and a - Negative lead.
11. Multi Function Capacitance Transistor - Used to provide easy test connects to transistors, diodes and capcitors.