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Safety Information
∙Remove test leads from the meter before you open the battery door.
∙Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check the test leads for continuity. Replace damaged test leads before you use the meter.
∙Do not use the meter if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the meter serviced.
∙Do not operate the meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
∙Use only a single 9 V battery, properly installed in the meter case, to power the meter.
∙When servicing the meter, use only specified replacement parts.
Caution
To avoid possible damage to the meter or to the equipment under test, follow these guidelines:
∙Disconnect circuit power and discharge all
∙Use the proper terminals, function, and range for your measurements.
∙Before measuring current, check the meter’s fuses. (See "Testing the Fuses".)
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