INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AUTO RANGE DIGITAL MULTIMETER

KEW 1011
KYORITSU ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS
WORKS,LTD.,

1. Safety Warnings
This instrument has been designed, manufactured and tested according to the following standards.
IEC 61010-1 Measurement CAT. 300V Pollution degree 2
IEC 61010-031
IEC 61326
This instruction manual contains warnings and safety rules which must be observed by the user to ensure safe operation of the instrument and retain it in safe condition. Therefore, read through these operating instructions before using the instrument.
WARNING
Read through and understand instructions contained in this manual before starting using the instrument.
Save and keep the manual handy to enable quick reference whenever necessary.
This instrument should only be used by suitably trained person and be sure to follow measurement procedures described in the manual. Kyoritsu assumes no
responsibility for damage and injury caused by misuse or not following instructions in the manual.
Be sure to understand and follow all safety instructions contained in the manual.
Be sure to observe the above instructions.
Failure to follow the above instructions may cause injury, instrument damage and/or damage to equipment under test.
The symbol
indicated on the instrument means that the user must refer to related parts in the manual for safe operation of the instrument.
Be sure to carefully read the instructions following each
symbol in the manual.
DANGER is reserved for conditions and actions that are likely to cause serious or fatal injury.
WARNING is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION is reserved for conditions and actions that can cause injury or instrument damage.
DANGER
Never make measurement on the circuit in which electrical potential to ground over 300V AC/DC exists.
Do not attempt to make measurement in the presence of flammable gasses. Otherwise, the use of the instrument may cause sparking, which can lead to an
explosion.
Be sure to keep your fingers behind the Finger barrier part of test lead.
Never attempt to use the instrument if its surface or your hand is wet.
Do not open the battery cover and the instrument case when making measurement.
WARNING
Never attempt to make any measurement if any abnormal conditions are noted, such as broken case, cracked test leads and exposed metal parts.
Do not turn the Function Selector Switch with test leads connected to the instrument.
Do not install substitute parts or make any modification to the instrument.
Do not try to replace the batteries if the surface of the instrument is wet.
Make sure to disconnect test leads from the device under test when opening the Battery cover for battery replacement.
Always attach the Cap onto the tip metal parts when using the test lead in the Measurement Category III. (CAT. III) or higher environments.
When the test leads are connected to the instrument, the lower category (voltage) either of them belongs to is applied.

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CAUTION
Always make sure to check the Function Selector Switch is setting to the appropriate range before starting measurement.
Do not expose the instrument to the direct sun, high temperature and humidity or dewfall.
When the instrument will note be in use for a long period, place it in storage after removing the batteries.
Use a cloth dipped in water or neutral detergent for cleaning the instrument. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
Allowable measurement time at 10A range of current function is 15 seconds. If you carry on making measurement continuously over 15 seconds, it can cause
instrument damage.
Please refer to following explanation of the symbols marked on the instrument or in the manual.
Symbols
Ground
AC
AC and DC
Resistance
Diode
Buzzer
Capacitor
HzFrequency
F Double or reinforced insulation

DC

C/
FTemperature

Measurement category
CAT.Primary electrical circuit of equipment with power cord for connection to outlet.
CAT.Primary electrical circuit of the equipment, which is supplied power from a distribution board, and cable run from a distribution board to an outlet.

2. Features
This instrument, KEW1011, is a Digital Multimeter which designed for making measurement of the low-voltage equipment.
(1) Designed to international safety standards
(6) Auto-ranging function
IEC 61010-1 Measurement CAT. 300V Pollution degree 2 (7) Frequency measurement function
IEC 61010-031 (Requirements for the hand-held probe)
(8) DUTY measurement function
(2) REL function to check the difference of measured values
(Express Pulse width / Pulse period as a percentage)
(3) Auto power off function to save battery consumption
(9) Temperature measurement function
(4) Data hold function
(10) Current function is protected by fuse
(5) Diode and Continuity check function
(11) Instrument is protected from mechanical shock by holster

3. Specification
Measuring ranges and accuracy (235, under the 45%75%RH)
Function

Ranges

600.0mV
6.000V
60.00V
600.0V
600V

Measuring range

Accuracy

0600V
(5 Auto ranging)

0.5%rdg2dgt
0.8%rdg3dgt

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Note

Overload protection: 600V DC or AC

rms Impedance: 10M
(Only 600.0mV range is approx
100M)

6.000V
60.00V
600.0V

1.0%rdg3dgt (50 / 60Hz)

1.2%rdg3dgt (40400Hz)

0600V
(4 Auto ranging)

1.5%rdg3dgt (50 / 60Hz)

1.7%rdg3dgt (40400Hz)

600V

Resistance

600.0A
6000A
60.00A
600.0A
6.000A
10.00A
600.0A
6000A
60.00mA
600.0mA
6.000A
10.00A
600.0
6.000k
60.00k
600.0k
6.000M
60.00M

Ranges

06000A
(2 Auto ranging)
0600mA
(2 Auto ranging)
010A
(2 Auto ranging)
06000A
(2 Auto ranging)
0600mA
(2 Auto ranging)
010A
(2 Auto ranging)

Built-in buzzer sounds if resistance is less then 100

Ranges

Capacitance

Frequency

DUTY

2.0%rdg5dgt

Overload protection: 10A/600V

1.5%rdg4dgt(50/60Hz)
1.7%rdg4dgt(40400Hz)

Overload protection: 0.8A/600V

2.2%rdg5dgt(50/60Hz)
2.5%rdg5dgt(40400Hz)

Overload protection: 10A/600V

Overload protection: 600V DC or AC rms.

Test condition

Display read approximately forward voltage of diode

40.00nF
400.0nF
4.000F
40.00F
400.0F
4000F
10Hz
100Hz
1000Hz
10kHz
100kHz
1000kHz
10MHz

Overload protection: 0.8A/600V

2.0%rdg3dgt
Description

Function

1.2%rdg3dgt

1.0%rdg2dgt

060M
(6 Auto ranging)

Overload protection: 600V DC or AC

rms Impedance: 10M
0.1V or less is outside the accuracy

Forward DC current approx.0.4mA

Reversed DC voltage approx.2.8V
Open circuit voltage approx.0.5V
Accuracy

Measuring range

Note

It can not display bar graph on diode

range
Overload protection: 600V DC or AC rms.
Note

3.0%rdg10dgt
2.5%rdg5dgt

0.01nF4000uF
(6 Auto ranging)

5.0%rdg10dgt

It can not display bar graph on

capacitance range

1Hz10MHz
(7 Auto ranging)

0.1%rdg5dgt

It can not display bar graph on frequency range

Overload protection: 600V DC or AC rms

0.199.9%
(Pulse width/Pulse period)
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2.0rdg2dgt Frequency lower then

10kHz Sensitivity: sine wave 0.6V rms

Ranges

C/
F

Standards
Mode of operation
Indication
Over range display
Auto-ranging
Sampling rate
Operating Environmental
conditions
Temperature & Humidity range
(guaranteed accuracy)
Operating Temperature &
Humidity range
Storage Temperature &
Humidity range
Insulation Resistance
Withstand Voltage
Overload Protection

Dimensions / Weight
Power source
Accessories
Fuse

Accuracy

500
5832
F
0150
32302
F
150700
3021292
F

(5+5dgt)+accuracy of temperature probe

(9
F+5dgt)+accuracy of temperature probe
(3+2dgt)+accuracy of temperature probe
(5
F+2dgt)+accuracy of temperature probe
(2%+2dgt)+accuracy of temperature probe
(2%+2dgt)+accuracy of temperature probe

Test condition

Note

1/1
F

NiCr-NiSi sensor
If can not display bar graph on temperature
range
Overload protection: 600V DC or AC rms

IEC61010-1 Measurement CAT. 300V, pollution degree 2 / Measurement CAT. 600V, pollution degree 2
IEC61010-031
IEC61326
mode
LCD maximum value 6000 (ACV/A, DCV/A, ) / maximum value 9999 (Hz) / maximum valve 4000 (F), units, symbols
"OL" symbol is displayed on the LCD.
"OL" displayed when exceeding the measuring ranges. (except for AC/DC 600V ranges and AC/DC 10A ranges and Temperature
function.)
Range shifts to upper range when indicated value is more than 6040.
Range shifts to lower range when indicated value is less than 560.
approx. 400ms
indoor use
altitude up to 2000m
235
0+40

Relative humidity: less than 75%

Relative humidity: less than 80%

-20+60 Relative humidity: less than 90%

It should be more than 100M/DC1000V between electrical circuit and enclosures.
It should be more than AC3700V/ for one minute between electrical circuit and enclosures.
Voltage function
:
720V (RMS.) 10seconds
Resistance function
:
600V (RMS.) 10seconds
Capacitance function
:
600V (RMS.) 10seconds
Frequency function
:
600V (RMS.) 10seconds
Temperature function
:
600V (RMS.) 10seconds
Current function : uA, mA
:
Protected by 600V 0.8A fuse
A
:
Protected by 600V 10A fuse
approx. 161(L) x 82(W) x 50(D) mm / approx. 280g(including batteries, holster installation)
Two R6P(AA)1.5V or equivalent
Test lead 1set / R6P (AA) 2p.c.s / Holster 1 / "K-Type" Temperature Probe 1 / Instruction manual 1
F600V/800mA (fast acting type), 6.3 x 32mm / F600V/10A(fast acting type), 6.3 x 32mm

CAUTION
The voltage shown above is the overload protection(overvoltage protection)for the instrument. Make sure not to exceed the value of voltage shown above.
In locations subject to radio frequency interference, the product may malfunction and it will recover automatically after the test.
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4. Instrument Layout

MIN/MAX Key

SELECT Key

RANGE Key

REL Key

HOLD Key

Hz/DUTY Key

Measuring terminal (V//Hz/)

Measuring terminal (COM)

Function Selector Switch

Display

Measuring terminal (10A)

Measuring terminal (mA)

Test Leads

Holster

"K-Type" Temperaturer Probe

5. Preparation
5-1

Checking Battery Voltage

Set the Function Selector Switch to other positions except the OFF position.
Battery Voltage is enough if indication is clear and symbol is not indicated in this bout.
If symbol is indicated or no indication on the display, follow to the battery replacement procedure shown in section 9 in this document and replace with new batteries.

6. Measurements
6-1 Voltage Measurement (DCV, ACV)
DANGER
To avoid the danger of getting electrical shock, never make measurement on a circuit over 600V AC/DC. (electrical potential to ground 300V AC/DC)
Do not operate Function Selector Switch during measurement.
Do not make measurement when opening the battery cover and the instrument case.
6-1-1 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV)
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into the COM terminal and the red test lead plug into the VHz terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to " " position.(Then, "DC", "Auto" and "mV" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Connect the black test lead to the negative side of the circuit under the test and the red test lead to the positive side of the circuit, then the measured value
is indicated on the display. If you connect the test leads the other way, "" symbol is indicated on the display.
6-1-2 AC Voltage Measurement (ACV)
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into the COM terminal and the red test lead plug into the VHz terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to " " position.(Then, "AC", "Auto", and "V" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Connect the test leads to the circuit under test.
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Measured value is indicated on the display.

Note) When you make measurement of the voltage less than 0.1V at the AC6V range, the measurement value cannot be indicated correctly.
Even if short-circuit the input line at the range of AC6V, 13dgt may remain indicated.
In that case, by pressing "REL" Key, "0" will be indicated.
6-2 Current Measurement (DCA/ACA)
DANGER
Do not apply voltage to the current measuring terminals.
To avoid the danger of getting electrical shock, never make measurement on a circuit over 600V AC/DC. (electrical potential to ground 300V AC/DC)
Do not operate Function Selector Switch during measurement.
Do not make measurement when opening the battery cover and the instrument case.
6-2-1 DC Current Measurement (up to 600mA)
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into the COM terminal and the red test lead plug into the mA terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to the appropriate "uA" or "mA" position.
In case that the measurement current is 6000uA or less, set the Function Selector Switch to "uA" position, and it is 600.0mA or less, set the Function
Selector Switch to "mA" position.(Then, "DC", "Auto" and "uA"or "mA" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Power off the circuit under test.
(4) Connect the black test lead to the negative side of the circuit under the test and the red test lead to the positive side of the circuit so the instrument is in the
series with the circuit.
(5) Power on the circuit under test.
(6) Measured value is indicated on the display.
If you connect the test leads the other polarity, "" symbol is indicated on the display.
6-2-2 DC Current Measurement (up to 10A)
CAUTION
For safety sake, the measuring time on 10A range should be 15 seconds or less. Interval time between 2 measurements should be greater than 15 minutes.
If you carry on making measurement continuously over 15 seconds, or make measurement in short interval time, it may cause error of measurement and instrument damage.
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into COM terminal and the red test lead plug into the 10A terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to the "A" position.(Then, "DC", "Auto" and "A" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Power off the circuit under test.
(4) Connect the black test lead to the negative side of the circuit under the test and the red test lead to the positive side of the circuit so the instrument is in the
series with the circuit.
(5) Power on the circuit under test.
(6) Measured value is indicated on the display.
If you connect the test leads the other polarity, "" symbol is indicated on the display.
6-2-3 AC Current Measurement (up to 600mA)
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into the COM terminal the red test lead plug into the mA terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to the appropriate "uA" or "mA" position.
In the case of the measurement current is 6000uA or less, set the Function Selector Switch to "uA" position, and it is 600.0mA or less, set the Function
Selector Switch to "mA" position.(Then, "DC", "Auto" and "uA"(or "mA") symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Set the instrument to AC mode by pressing "SELECT" Key.(Then, "AC" symbol is indicated on the display.)
(4) Power off the circuit under test.
(5) Connect the test leads to the circuit under test so the instrument is in the series.
(6) Power on the circuit under test.
(7) Measured value is indicated on the display.
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6-2-4 AC Current Measurement (up to 10A)

CAUTION
For safety sake, the measuring time on 10A range should be 15 seconds or less. Interval time between 2 measurements should be greater than 15 minutes.
If you carry on making measurement continuously over 15 seconds, or make measurement in short interval time, it may cause error of measurement and instrument damage.
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into the COM terminal and the red test lead plug into the 10A terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to "A" position.(Then, "DC", "Auto" and "A" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Set the instrument to AC mode by pressing "SELECT" Key.(Then, "AC" symbol is indicated on the display.)
(4) Power off the circuit under test.
(5) Connect the test leads to the circuit under test so the instrument is in the series.
(6) Power on the circuit under test.
(7) Measured value is indicated on the display.
6-3 Resistance Measurement (/ Diode check/ Continuity Check/ Capacitance)
DANGER
To avoid the danger of getting electrical shock, never make measurement of the circuit in which electric potential exists.
Do not make measurement when opening the battery cover and the instrument case.
6-3-1 Resistance Measurement
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into the COM terminal and the red test lead plug into the VHz terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to "" position.(Then, "Auto" and "M" symbols are indicated on the display.)
Make sure that the "OL." symbol is indicated on the display at this bout, then short the test lead tips and check "0" is indicated on the display.
(3) Connect the test leads to both ends of the resistance under test.
Measured value is indicated on the display.
Note) Even if short the test lead tips, indicated value may not be "0". But this is because of the resistance of test leads and not a failure.
In that case, by pressing "REL" Key, "0" will be indicated.
6-3-2 Diode Check
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into the COM terminal the red test lead plug into the VHz terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to "" position.(Then, "Auto" and "M" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Press the "SELECT" Key one time and set the instrument to Diode Check mode.
(Then, " " and "V" symbols are indicated on the display.)
Make sure that the "OL." symbol is indicated on the display at this bout, then short the test lead tips and check "0" is indicated on the display.
(4) Connect the black test lead to the cathode side of the Diode and the red test lead to the anode side of the Diode.
Forward voltage of Diode is indicated on the display.
(5) Connect the black test lead to the anode side of the Diode and the red test lead to the cathode side of the Diode.
Normally, "OL." symbol is indicated on the display.
Conclusion : Diode is OK if the instrument complies with above items(4) and (5).
Note) Open-circuit voltage between measuring terminals is approx.2.8V.(measuring current approx. 0.4mA)
6-3-3 Continuity Check
(1) Insert the red test lead plug into the VHz terminal and the black test lead plug into COM terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to "" position.(Then, "Auto" and "M" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Press the "SELECT" Key twice and set the instrument to Continuity Check mode.
(Then, " " and "" symbols are indicated on the display.)
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Make sure that the "OL." symbol is indicated on the display at this bout, then short the test lead tips and check "0" is indicated on the display and check if
the buzzer beeps.
(4) Connect the test leads to both ends of the resistance under test.
Measured value is indicated on the display. The buzzer beeps below about 100.
Note) Even if short the test lead tips, indicated value may not be "0". But this is because of the resistance of test leads and not a failure. In that case, by pressing
"REL" Key, "0" will be indicated.
6-3-4 Capacitance Measurement
DANGER
To avoid the danger of getting electrical shock, never make measurement of the circuit in which electric potential exists.
Do not make measurement when opening the battery cover and the instrument case.
Make sure to discharge the capacitor before making measurement.
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into the COM terminal and the red test lead plug into the VHz terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to "" position.(Then, "Auto" and "M" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Press the "SELECT" Key three times and set the instrument to Capacitance Measurement mode. (Then, "Auto" and "nF" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(4) Press the "REL" Key and "0" shall be indicated.(Then, "" symbol is indicated on the display.)
(5) Connect the test leads to both ends of the resistance under test.
Measured value is indicated on the display.
Measuring unit "nF" / "uF" is automatically chosen and indicated due to the measured value.
Note) It may take some time according to the measuring capacitance.
Measuring capacitance < 4uF ---------- Measuring time is about 2seconds
Measuring capacitance < 40uF ---------- Measuring time is about 7seconds
Measuring capacitance < 100uF ---------- Measuring time is about 15seconds
6-4 Frequency Measurement
DANGER
To avoid the danger of getting electrical shocks, never make measurement on a circuit over 600V AC/DC. (electrical potential to ground 300V AC/DC)
Do not operate Function Selector Switch during measurement.
Do not make measurement when opening the battery cover and the instrument case.
(1) Insert the black test lead plug into COM terminal and the red test lead plug into the VHz terminal.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to "Hz" position.(Then, "Auto" and "Hz" symbols are indicated on the display.)
(3) Connect the test leads to the circuit under test.
Measured value is indicated on the display.
Frequency can be measured at ACV and ACA functions by pressing "Hz/DUTY" Key.
Concerning with the direction for use of "Hz/ DUTY" Key, please reference to the section7-6 Hz/DUTY in this document.
Note) The minimum input can be measured is approx. 1.5V.
To measure a frequency, measure the voltage on the electrical circuit in advance. Then press the "Hz/DUTY" Key to enter into frequency measurement.
Readings of frequency may fluctuate or be influenced under noisy environment.
6-5 Temperature Measurement
(1) Connect the Banana Pin of Temperature Probe with "-" mark to COM terminal and one with "+" mark to VHz terminal respectively.
(2) Set the Function Selector Switch to desired "/
F" position.
(3) Press "SELECT" Key to choose or
F measurement.
(4) Put the sensor probe into the temperature field under measurement.
(5) Read the result from the LCD panel.

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7. How to use Function Switches

7-1 SELECT Key
This key is to chose the measuring function at / Diode Check/ Continuity/ Capacitance function and Current function(uA, mA, A). Actions at each function are as below.
/ Diode Check/ Continuity / Capacitance function
When setting the instrument to "/ Diode Check/ Continuity/ Capacitance" function, ""measuring mode has been selected in the initial condition. By pressing "SELECT" Key, measuring mode changes.
"" "Diode Check" "Continuity Check" "Capacitance"
Current function (uA, mA, A)
When setting the instrument to any function of the "uA", "mA", and "A", DC Current Measuring mode has been selected in the initial condition.
By pressing "SELECT" Key, measuring mode changes.
"DC" "AC"
Temperature function (,
F)
When setting the instrument to "Temperature" function, "" measuring mode has been selected in the initial condition. By pressing "SELECT" Key, measuring
mode changes.
""
"
F"
7-2 MIN/MAX Key
Press the "MIN/MAX" Key to lock MAX or MIN value, and the "MAX" or "MIN" sign will appear on the display, press it over 2 seconds to exit.
It cannot display bar graph on MAX/MIN HOLD mode.
7-3 RANGE Key
At each "ACV", "DCV", "", "uA", "mA" and "A" function, setting for the measuring ranges can be done manually by pressing "RANGE" Key. ("Auto" symbol disappears from the display.)
Every time when pressing "RANGE" Key, range moves.
In order to change from manual mode to Auto-ranging, there are following 2ways.
1) Press "RANGE" Key for 2seconds
2) Change to the other functions.
7-4 REL Key
The difference between measured values can be indicated on the display at each "ACV", "DCV", "", "Capacitance","Temperature", "ACA" and "DCA" function.
When pressing "REL", Key, ""symbol lights up and the value under measuring is stored.
After that, the difference between stored value and measuring value is indicated on the display.
It can be released by pressing the "REL" Key again, changing to the other functions.
Note) Do not press "REL" Key over 2 seconds to cause the malfunction. It can be released again by pressing "REL" Key over 2 seconds.
7-5 HOLD Key
The measured value can be hold at all functions.
By pressing "HOLD" Key, "DH" symbol indicated on the display and the indicated value can be held.
By pressing "HOLD" Key again, "DH" symbol disappears from the display and held data is released.
7-6 Hz/DUTY Key
Making measurement for frequency of input signal and DUTY(Pulse width / Pulse period).
(1) Change from normal measurement to "Frequency Measurement" and "DUTY Measurement".
Every time when pressing "Hz/DUTY" Key, it changes in the following sequence from normal measurement.
"Frequency" "DUTY" "Normal measurement"
(2) Change Frequency and DUTY at "Hz/DUTY" function.
By pressing "Hz/DUTY" Key, it changes in the sequence : "Frequency" "DUTY".

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8. Auto Power Off

Auto power off function operates when about 15minutes passed after power on this instrument.
When Auto power off function operates and the instrument powered off, the power-off statue returns to normal by pressing any key.
And it is possible to release the Auto power off function.
Turn the Function Selector Switch from OFF position to the function you want with pressing "SELECT" Key, and power on the instrument.

9. Battery & Fuse Replacement

DANGER
Never open the battery cover and the instrument case when making measurement.
To avoid getting electrical shock, be sure to remove test leads from the instrument when opening the battery cover in order to replace batteries and fuses.
9-1 Battery replacement
(1) Remove test leads from the instrument.
(2) Remove the holster from the instrument.
(3) Loosen one screw on the bottom of the Instrument and open the battery
cover then replace batteries.

Screw

Battery : Two R6P(AA)1.5V or equivalent

9-2 Fuse replacement
(1) Remove test leads from the instrument.
(2) Remove the holster from the instrument.
(3) Loosen two screws on the bottom of the instrument and open the battery
cover, then replace fuses.
Screw

Fuse : F 600V/10A (Fast action type) 6.3 x 32mm

F 600V/800mA (Fast action type) 6.3 x 32mm

10. Maintenance
Use a cloth dipped in water or neutral detergent for cleaning the instrument. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

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DISTRIBUTOR
KEW

1011

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this manual without notice and without obligations.

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