WARNING:
This operation is not reversible. All data will be deleted.
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Batteries
Battery type:
8 x LR6 (AA), 1.5 V Alkaline, or 8 x 1.2V NiCAD, or 8 x
1.2V NiMH
Fuse type:
500 mA (F) HBC 50 kA 600 V
Fuse blown symbol
f
Low battery warning symbol
The battery condition is continuously displayed by the symbol
.
When the batteries are exhausted, symbol will show
and testing is inhibited.
Note:
Fully charged NiMH or NiCAD rechargeable batteries show a lower
charge than alkaline batteries, and may not give much warning before
becoming exhausted.
To replace batteries
Warning:
Do not switch the instrument on with the battery cover
removed.
1. Switch off the instrument and disconnect (the instrument) from any
electrical circuits.
2. The rear cover
must not
be opened if the test leads are connected.
3. To avoid the possibility of electric shock, do not press the test button
or touch the fuse when changing batteries.
4. To remove the rear cover release the screw at the bottom of the
cover and lift the cover upwards.
5. Remove the dead cells.
6. Refit new batteries observing the correct polarity as marked on the
battery compartment.
7. Replace the cover.
REPLACING BATTERIES AND FUSES
