Maintenance - Craftsman 82345 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads
from any source of voltage before removing the back cover or
the battery or fuse cover.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your
meter until the battery and fuse cover are in place and
fastened securely.
This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of dependable
service, if the following care instructions are performed:
1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL
TEMPERATURES. Temperature extremes can shorten the
life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.
3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY.
Dropping it can damage the electronic parts or the case.
4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally
with a damp cloth. DO NOT use chemicals, cleaning
solvents, or detergents.
5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED
SIZE AND TYPE. Remove old or weak batteries so they do
not leak and damage the unit.
6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD
OF TIME, the batteries should be removed to prevent
damage to the unit.
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