12
before the value.
AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS
WARNING:
Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may
not be long enough to contact the live parts inside some
240V 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 touching the metal
contacts inside the outlet before assuming 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 that can damage the meter.
1. Set the function dial to the
V
position and press the
MODE
key to select the AC mode.
2. Insert the black test lead into the negative
COM
jack and
the red test lead into the positive
V
jack.
3. Touch the test probe tips to the circuit under test.
4. Read the voltage value on the display. The display will
indicate the proper decimal point, value and symbol (AC,
V, etc.).
DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS
CAUTION:
Do not make current measurements on the
10A scale for longer than 30 seconds. Exceeding 30
seconds may cause damage to the meter and/or the test
leads.
