LCD Digital Multimeter
(220-0185)               Preparation                  FAxback Doc. # 16930

INSTALLING BATTERIES

All you need to do is load four 1.5V "AA" batteries.  We recommend that you
use the alkaline type - such as our 23-552.

1.  Be sure POWER is OFF and test leads are disconnected.

2.  Push the arrow on the battery/fuse compartment cover and press in
    the direction of the arrow.

3.  Snap the batteries in place - watch polarity!

4.  Press the cover back into place.

When the batteries become weak, "BATT" will be displayed on the left part
of the display.  Replace all the batteries.  NEVER LEAVE WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERIES IN THE UNIT.  Even "leak-proof" types can leak and cause damage
to the circuitry.

When you are not going to use the unit for a few weeks, remove the
batteries.

Using Test Leads

Use only the same type of the test leads as are supplied with the unit.
These test leads are rated for 1200 volts; replacements are available from
your local Radio Shack store (Radio Shack Cat. No. 278-704).

CAUTION:  Although these test leads are rated for 1200 volts, the maximum
          rating of this meter is 1000 volts DC/750 volts AC.  You should
          not attempt to measure any voltage more than 1000 volts DC/750
          volts AC.  USE EXTREME CARE WHEN USING THESE HIGH VOLTAGE RANGES.

Using Stand

The fold-out stand allows you to use the unit on the benchtop or hang from
a hook.

NOTE:  To fold the stand upwards from the middle position, press at the
       lower parts on both sides slightly, then turn upwards.  The stand
       can be removed by pressing the lower parts strongly.

CHECK BEFORE OPERATION

1.  Set the power switch to ON.  All the elements of the display will
    appear on the LCD briefly as a self-test.  The display will soon
    revert to normal.

2.  Set the function switch to kohm.

3.  Rotate the range switch, starting at the top (30 Megohm).  The decimal
    point in the display should be positioned as described in the chart
    listed below:

Functions    Range       Display     Funtions      Range   Display

k Ohm    30 Meghohm    dd.dd M Ohm     DCmA/        10 A    dd.dd A
          3000 kohm    dddd k Ohm       ACmA       300 mA   ddd.d mA
           300 kohm    ddd.d k Ohm                  30 mA   dd.dd mA
            30 kohm    dd.dd k Ohm                   3 mA   d.ddd mA
             3 kohm    d.ddd k Ohm
            300 ohm    ddd.d Ohm       Continuity  320 Ohm  ddd.d Ohm
                                                   (Fixed
                                                    range)

DCV/ACV      3000 V    dddd V
              300 V    ddd.d V        Diode Check  3.000    d.ddd
               30 V    dd.dd V                     (Fixed
                3 V                                 range)
             300 mV    ddd.d mV
           (DCV only)

NOTES:  In low voltage ranges, with leads unconnected to any circuit, the
        display may show some "phantom" readings.  This is normal and is
        caused by the high sensitivity and high input impedance of the
        meter's circuitry.  As soon as a circuit is connected, normal
        accurate measurements are performed.

        See the measuring unit on the display to distinguish the range when
        two ranges have a decimal in the same position.  For example, on
        the 300 mV range the unit display is "mV" against "V" on the 300 V
        range.