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4. PRECAUTIONS & PREPARATIONS FOR
MEASUREMENT
1) Ensure that the DC 9 V ( 006P, MIN1604 ) batteries are connected
with the right polarity and placed in the battery compartment
correctly.
2) Place the Red & Black Test Leads into the proper input
terminal before making measurement.
3) Remove either of the test leads from the circuit when
changing the measurement range.
4) Except operate the " Data Hold " function, it should
cancel the " Data Hold " function, otherwise the display
reading will freeze permanently.
5) Do not exceed the maximum rated voltage and current to
the input terminal.
6) Always switching the " Function Rotary Switch " to the
" Off " position when the instrument is not operation.
7) Remove the battery if the instrument is not to be used in
a long period of time.
8) For safety consideration, when change the new test
leads, it should use the replace test leads that already
approval of " CATIII-1000 V " at least.
9) Power On/Off management :
a.
When not use the meter, should rotate the " Function rotary
switch " ( 3-10, Fig. 1 ) to the " OFF " position.
b.
During the measurement, after 10 minutes the meter
will auto power off. If intend to power on again, it
should rotate the " Function switch " to " OFF "
position then set to the new desiring function position.
c.
Disabling auto power off ( not auto power off )
Press the " TIME button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) into
the setting mode,the Poff set " no "
auto power off function can be lifted.
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