4. Read the voltage in the display. The display will indicate the
proper decimal point and value. If the polarity is reserved,
the display will show (-) minus before the value.
5.5. AC Voltage measurements
Warning:
Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be long enough to
contact the live parts inside some 600 V 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 contacting 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 during the
ON or OFF operations that can damage the meter.
1. Set the function switch to the "V AC" position.
2. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM jack and the
red test lead into the positive V/Ohm jack.
3. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test.
4. Read the voltage in the display. The display will indicate the
proper decimal point, value and symbol.
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