Operating Instructions; Dc Voltage Measurements - Craftsman 82344 Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Risk of electrocution. High-voltage circuits, both
AC and DC, are very dangerous and should be measured with
great care.
1. ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when
the meter is not in use.
2. Press the HOLD button to freeze a displayed reading
NOTE: On some low AC and DC voltage ranges, with the test
leads not connected to a device, the display may show a
random, changing reading. This is normal and is caused
by the high-input sensitivity. The reading will stabilize
and give a proper measurement when connected to a
circuit.

DC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

CAUTION: Do not measure DC 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 switch to the V position.
2. Press the SELECT button to select DC in
the display
3. Insert the black test lead banana plug into
the negative COM jack.
Insert the red test lead banana plug into
the positive V jack.
4. Touch the black test probe tip to the
negative side of the circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the positive side of the
circuit.
5. Read the voltage in the display.
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