Craftsman 82140- User Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Warranty 3 Safety Instructions 4 Safety Symbols 5 Control and Jacks 6 Symbols and Annunciators 6 Specifications 7 Battery Installation 9 Operating Instructions 10 DC Voltage Measurements 10 AC Voltage Measurements 11 DC Current Measurements 12 Resistance Measurements 13 Cont...

Page 3 - ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY; WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION IN THE USE OF THIS DEVICE.

3 ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN MANUAL RANGING MULTIMETER If this CRAFTSMAN Manual Ranging MultiMeter fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES, and S...

Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This meter has been designed for safe use, but must be operated with caution. The rules listed below must be carefully followed for safe operation. 1. NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum: Input Limits Function Maximum Input VAC 600V DC...

Page 5 - SAFETY SYMBOLS; WARNING

5 SAFETY SYMBOLS This symbol adjacent to another symbol, terminal or operating device indicates that the operator must refer to an explanation in the Operating Instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to the meter. This WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not ...

Page 7 - SPECIFICATIONS

7 SPECIFICATIONS Function Range Resolution Accuracy 200mV 0.1mV 2000mV 1mV 20V 0.01V 200V 0.1V DC Voltage (V DC) 600V 1V % (0.5% reading + 2 digits) 200V 0.1V AC Voltage (V AC) 600V 1V % (1.2% reading + 10 digits (50/60Hz) 2000 " A 1 " A 20mA 10 " A % (1.0% reading + 2 digits) 200mA 100 ...

Page 9 - BATTERY INSTALLATION

9 BATTERY INSTALLATION WARNING : To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the battery door. 1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter. 2. Remove the protective rubber holster (if installed). 3. Open the battery door by loosening the screw using ...

Page 10 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING : Risk of electrocution. High-voltage circuits, both AC and DC, are very dangerous and should be measured with great care. 1. ALWAYS turn the function switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use. 2. If “OL” appears in the display during a measurement, th...

Page 11 - AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

11 AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS WARNING: Risk of Electrocution. The probe tips may not be long enough to contact the live parts inside some 240V outlets for appliances because the contacts are recessed deep in the outlets. As a result, the reading may show 0 volts when the outlet actually has voltage on ...

Page 12 - DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS

12 DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS CAUTION: Do not make current measurements on the 10A scale for longer than 30 seconds. Exceeding 30 seconds may cause damage to the meter and/or the test leads. 1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative (COM) jack. 2. For current measurements up to 200mA ...

Page 15 - MAINTENANCE

15 MAINTENANCE WARNING : To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the back cover or the battery or fuse doors. WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse doors are in place and fastened securely. This Mu...

Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Meter Does Not Operate:; SERVICE AND PARTS; For replacement parts shipped directly to your home

17 TROUBLESHOOTING There may be times when your meter does not operate properly. Here are some common problems that you may have and some easy solutions to them. Meter Does Not Operate: 1. Always read all the instructions in this manual before use. 2. Check to be sure the batteries are properly inst...

Page 18 - CAUTION; Voltage Detector

18 CAUTION : Read, understand and follow Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product. FIVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN Voltage Detector. If this CRAFTSMAN Voltage Detector fails to give complete satisfaction within five years from the date of purchase, RETURN...