Preparation; Installing Batteries; Connecting The Test Leads - Radio Shack 22-813 Owner's Manual

PREPARATION

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NSTALLING ATTERIES
Your meter requires 3 AAA batteries (not
supplied) for power. Batteries are available
at your local RadioShack store or online at
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www.radioshack.com.
1. Set the function dial to
unplug the test leads.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the
battery cover's screw on the back of the
meter. Then remove the battery cover.
3. Install the batteries according to the
polarity markings (+ and –) in the
battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery compartment
cover and secure it with the screw.
When ; appears on the left side of the
display or the meter stops operating
properly, replace the batteries.
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ONNECTING
THE
T L
EST EADS
The test leads (black
and red) supplied with
your meter are rated
for 1000 volts. Use
only test leads of the
same rating as the
Black Test Lead
meter. You can order
replacement leads
from your local RadioShack store.
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WARNING WARNING
• Although the test • To avoid electrical
leads are rated for shock, disconnect
both of the test leads 1000 volts, do not try
from any equipment to measure any
before you install or voltage greater than
replace the meter's 600 volts DC/600
volts RMS AC. batteries.
• If you connect one • Do not operate the
meter until the test lead to a hot wire
. Then
OFF
first and touch the batteries are properly
installed and the back other test lead tip,
cover is in place and you could receive an
secured. electric shock.
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BATTERY NOTES
• Dispose of old
batteries promptly
and properly.
• Do not burn or bury
batteries.
• Use only fresh
batteries of the
required size and
recommended type.
• Do not mix old and
new batteries or
different types of
batteries (standard or
Red
alkaline).
Test
• If you do not plan to
Lead
use the meter for a
month or more,
remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak
chemicals that can
destroy electronic
parts.
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