General Equipment Safety Rules
- Always make certain the multimeter is connected in series with the circuit when making current measurements.
- Always make sure the meter is switched off when not in use to prolong battery life.
- Never connect more than 500V above ground.
- Never connect the multimeter to a voltage source with the function switch set in the: -
Ohms  setting or DIODE  position.
- Never operate the multimeter unless the battery cover in place and fully closed.
- Never attempt battery and /or fuse replacement until the test leads have been disconnected and the power has been turned off.
- Never connect the meter in parallel to measure current. This could cause the overload protection to blow, damage the meter or the circuit under test.
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