True RMS Multimeter  (220-0175A)       Operation        Faxback Doc. # 7243

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Your meter requires 6 AA batteries for power.  We recommend you use
alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack's Cat. No. 23-552.

Warning:  TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DISCONNECT BOTH TEST LEADS FROM ANY
          EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL THE BATTERIES.


Follow these steps to install batteries.

1.  Turn off the power by pressing POWER so that the switch is out.  Then,
    disconnect the test leads from the meter.

2.  Open the battery/fuse compartment cover by pressing the cover latches
    in the direction of the arrow.

3.  Snap the batteries in place, as indicated by the polarity marks
    (+ and -) inside the battery compartment.

4.  Press the battery/fuse compartment cover into place.

WARNING:  DO NOT OPERATE THE METER UNTIL YOU REPLACE THE BATTERIES AND
          CLOSE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER.

When the batteries become weak, [BATT] appears on the left side of the
display.  Replace all batteries.  Never leave weak or dead batteries in
your meter.  Even leak-proof batteries can leak damaging chemicals.

USING TEST LEADS

Use only the type of test leads supplied with your meter.  These leads
are rated for 1200 volts.  You can purchase replacement leads(Cat. No.
278-704) from your local Radio Shack store.

Cautions:  Although these test leads are rated for 1200 volts, the maximum
           rating of this meter is 1000 volts DC and 750 volts AC.  Do not
           try to measure any voltage greater than the meter's rating.
           Use extreme care when you use high-voltage ranges.

           Never connect the probe you plug into the COM terminal to a
           source of voltage greater than 500 volts.  This creates a
           serious shock hazard.

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