Maintenance - Craftsman 82354 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 cover.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter
until the battery cover is 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 A FRESH BATTERY OF THE RECOMMENDED
SIZE AND TYPE. Remove the old or weak battery so it does
not leak and damage the unit.
6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD
OF TIME, the battery should be removed to prevent damage to
the unit.
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