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12.1 Switching the multimeter on and off
1
Multimeter
1. Turn the control dial to select the desired mode.
Æ
The optical measuring range is
automatically selected (except
in current mode).
Æ
When measuring a current,
always start with the largest
measurement range, and then
switch to a smaller range if nec-
essary.
Æ
Always disconnect the test
leads from the multimeter before
switching to another mode.
2. To turn the multimeter off, move the
control dial to the
OFF
position.
Æ
Always turn the multimeter off when it is not in use.
3. Before storing the multimeter, insert the test leads into the high-impedance ter-
minals (
COM
and
). This helps to prevent errors when making subse-
quent measurements.
The battery must be inserted before you can use the multimeter. See
“Cleaning and maintenance” for instructions on how to change/replace
the battery.
2
Clamp transformer
Use the slide switch to switch the clamp transformer on/off. To switch the clamp
transformer on, slide the switch to the
ON
position. Operational readiness is
indicated by a switch lit up red.
To switch off, move the slide switch to the
OFF
position. Always switch the clamp
transformer off when it is not in use.
Insert the batteries before using the multimeter and clamp transformer.
For more information on inserting/replacing the batteries, see “Cleaning
and maintenance”.
