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18 RANGE ANALOG MUL

18 RANGE ANALOG MUL

18 RANGE ANALOG MUL

18 RANGE ANALOG MUL

18 RANGE ANALOG MULTITESTER

TITESTER

TITESTER

TITESTER

TITESTER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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32418

WARNING!

Electric shock can cause DEATH or SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.

Never touch exposed conductors of electricity with

fingers, hands or any other body part.

Summary of Contents for 32418

Page 1: ...t com Copyright 2005 by Harbor FreightTools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions and replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 32418 WARNING Electric shock can cause DEATH or SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY Never touch exposed conductors of e...

Page 2: ...r D e g a t l o V D S F 5 A m 0 0 5 5 2 5 2 5 2 0 s e g n a R e c n a t s i s e R K 0 1 x 1 x Ω c r a f o 5 s e r u t a e F r e h t O o r e Z t s e T r o t s i s n a r T t s e T y t i u n i t n o C t s e T y r e t t a B V 5 1 o r e Z d n a t s u j d A Ω t s u j d A n o i t c e l f e D e l a c S l l u F D S F M E T I N O I T P I R C S E D n o i t c e t o r P d a o l r e v O e d o i d d n a e s u f ...

Page 3: ...adiators ranges and cabinet enclosures when testing voltages 4 Avoid damaging meter Use only as specified in this manual 5 Observe work area conditions Do not test circuits in damp or wet locations Don t expose to rain Keep work area well lit 6 Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle machines tools or extensions cords 7 Store idle equipment When no...

Page 4: ... serviced e The battery cover is open 16 This meter should be powered only by two correctly installed 1 5V AA type batteries 17 Accessories Only use accessories intended for use with this tool Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools 18 Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes a...

Page 5: ...stance diodes or continuity disconnect all power to the circuit and discharge all high voltage capacitors 2 Check fuse before testing current 3 Use the proper settings terminals techniques and range for the tests per formed Always start with the range stated in the instructions 4 Be careful not to apply voltage to the Test Leads when the meter is in an ohms testing position Damage can occur to the...

Page 6: ...m Selection Area Ω 8 AC Volt Selection Area 8 Ohm Zero Adjust 8 DC Volt Selection Area 7 Continuity Selection Area 9 Battery Selection Area 10 Ohm Scale 8 Current Gain Scale hFE 9 Battery Test Scale 10 Accuracy Mirror 6 Leakage Current lceo Scale 9 Amperage Voltage Scales 7 Continuity Indicator 9 The Accuracy Mirror The Accuracy Mirror is used to insure that the meter s pointer is being read strai...

Page 7: ... incorrectly Reverse the probes locations If the voltage is less than 500 volts set the Range Selector Switch to the next lower range until the meter pointer is mid range on the scale e l a c S p m A t l o V e h t d a e R o t w o H e g n a R p m A t l o V e l a c S p m A t l o V d a e R e b o t r e i l p i t l u M t l u s e R 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 5 0 0 1 0 5 2 0 5 2 0 0 5 0 5 0 5 2 0 5 2 0 ...

Page 8: ...pointer is mid range on the scale 5 When testing is complete remove Test Leads and store them and the meter in a safe dry location Resistance Ohm Measurements Circuit resistance can be measured on ranges from meter reading times 1 to meter reading times 1 000 Note Testing resistance should ONLY be done with the power to the circuit disconnected Test to make sure no voltage is present first If volt...

Page 9: ...entirely the responsibility of the user to ensure that the settings are correct for the specific transistor before connecting the meter Harbor Freight Tools takes no responsibility for any damage whether direct or consequential that may be done to the device under test due to improper use or connection 1 Turn the Range Selector Switch to the hFE x10Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω position and set the 0 Ohms as stated a...

Page 10: ...center of the dial See Control and Scale Layout on page 6 c Turn screw slightly until the pointer points directly at the zero on the Amper age Voltage Scale Figure A Screw 4 When testing is complete switch the meter to a DCV testing location to help prolong battery life remove the Test Leads and store the leads and meter in a safe dry location BatteryTesting 1 Turn the Range Selector Switch to the...

Page 11: ...k for no apparent reason a Follow directions a through d un der Battery Replacement to remove the back cover b Note the location of the spare fuse holder and the fuse in Figure B Note A spare fuse is not in cluded c Carefully examine the fuse in the meter If the thin wire in the tube is broken the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced See Fig ure D Warning ONLY replace the fuse in this meter with...

Page 12: ...EPLACE ANY PARTS OFTHE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATESTHAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BYTHE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS...

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