8
Operation (continued)
4
Testing a battery
WARNING:
To prevent injury or damage to the meter, do
not connect the meter to a battery with a voltage rating that
exceeds 60V AC or 30V DC.
□
Set the switch (B) to either the 9V (1) or 1.5V (2) battery
position (1)
.
□
Connect the black test lead (F) to the common jack (C) and
the red test lead (E) to the positive jack (D).
□
Connect the red test lead (E) to the positive (+) end and the
black test lead (F) to the negative (-) end of the battery.
Read the measurement on the display (A).
Maintenance
WARNING:
Before you open the meter, always
disconnect it from all sources of electrical current and make
sure you are not charged with static electricity, which may
destroy the internal components.
WARNING:
To avoid injury or damage to the meter, do
not wet the inner parts of the meter. Before opening battery
cover, remove the connecting cable between the test probe
and input signal.
WARNING:
Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair work
carried out on the meter while it is live should be carried out
by a qualified electrician.
WARNING:
When you open the meter, remember that
some internal capacitors can retain a dangerous voltage
level even after the instrument is switched off.
CAUTION:
If the meter is not going to be used for a long
time, take out the battery and do not store the meter in a
high temperature or high humidity environment.
REPLACING THE BATTERY AND FUSE
WARNING:
To prevent electrical hazard or shock, turn off
the meter and disconnect the test leads and any input
signals before removing the battery cover.
WARNING:
Change the battery when the battery symbol
appears on the LCD in order to avoid incorrect data, which
could lead to electric shock or personal injury.
CAUTION:
Only use the specified batteries and fuses for
replacement. See the Product Specifications section of this
manual for more information.
CAUTION:
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-
mh, etc) batteries.
DIGITAL MULTIMETER
MS8132A
300VCATIII
1.5V
9V
OFF
2K
B
A
C
D
1
2
F
E
