Heavy-Duty Circuit Tester

Item 30779

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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Copyright© 2005 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape
or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Manual Revised 11c
 3. Personal safety
Specifications a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a tool. Do not
Voltage Range: 6VDC and 12VDC use a tool while you are tired or under the
Electrical Lead Wire Length: 60 IN. influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Requirements Bulb: 12VDC / 3 W A moment of inattention while operating a
Clamp Capacity: 20 AMP tool may result in serious personal injury.
Probe: 3-1/2 IN. L b. Use personal protective equipment.
Dimensions Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
Handle: 8 IN. L x 1 IN. D
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
Save This Manual conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and c. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, balance at all times. This enables better control
maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the of the power tool in unexpected situations.
product’s serial number in the back of the manual near
d. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
if product has no number). Keep this manual and the
away from electrical parts. Loose clothes,
receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
jewelry or long hair can be caught in parts.
e. Only use safety equipment that has been
approved by an appropriate standards
Important Safety Information agency. Unapproved safety equipment
may not provide adequate protection.
Eye protection must be ANSI-approved and
General Power Tool breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved
Safety Warnings for the specific hazards in the work area.

WARNING Read all safety warnings 4. Power tool use and care
and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings a. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool
and/or serious injury. or these instructions to operate the tool. Tools
Save all warnings and instructions are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
for future reference.
b. Maintain tools. Check for misalignment
1. Work area safety or binding of parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. tool repaired before use. Many accidents
b. Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres, are caused by poorly maintained tools.
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. The connection may create Circuit Tester Safety Warnings
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
away while operating the tool. These carry important safety information.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
2. Electrical safety
2. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to
a. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces begin work before connecting the tool.
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of 3. Use as intended only.
electric shock if your body is grounded.
4. Inspect before every use; do not use
b. Do not expose the tool to rain or wet if parts are loose or damaged.
conditions. Water entering a tool will
increase the risk of electric shock. 5. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is
c. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord connected to an electrical source. Disconnect the
for carrying, pulling or disconnecting the tool from its electrical source before leaving.
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
6. This product is not a toy.
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
Keep it out of reach of children.
cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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7. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in Maintenance and Servicing
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In
Procedures not specifically explained
addition, people with pacemakers should:
in this manual must be performed
• Avoid operating alone.
only by a qualified technician.
• Properly maintain and inspect
to avoid electrical shock.

8. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
CONNECTIONS:
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
Disconnect the Circuit Tester from all power
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
sources before performing any inspection,
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
9. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
Do not use damaged equipment.
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have
cover all possible conditions and situations
the problem corrected before further use.
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product, Cleaning, Maintenance,
but must be supplied by the operator.
and Lubrication
SAVE THESE 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition
of the tool. Check for loose hardware, misalignment
INSTRUCTIONS. or binding of parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged
electrical wiring, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Do not use damaged tools.
Operating Instructions
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual including Changing the Bulb
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product. 1. To change the Bulb (3), remove the Cord
Clamp (11) from all power sources.

General Operating Instructions 2. Unscrew the Tail Base (5) from the Handle
(2), and remove the Spring (4).
1. Remove the protective tip from the Probe
(1). Be careful, the tip is sharp. 3. Unscrew the Bulb from the Spring and
replace with a new 12V/3W Bulb.
Note: Before each use, first test the Circuit
Tester on a known, working 6V or 12V source 4. Replace the Spring and Bulb in the
so you are sure it is in proper working order. Handle and screw in the Tail Base.

2. To test 6 volt or 12 volt fuses, wiring, or other

6V/12V circuitry, connect the Cord Clamp (11)
to one side/end of the fuse, wire, vehicle battery
post, etc. (either positive or negative pole).

3. Gently touch and hold the tip of the Probe (1) against
the other side/end of the object being tested.

4. If the Bulb (3) inside the Handle (2) illuminates,

this indicates there is electricity flowing through
the circuit. No illumination of the Bulb indicates no
electricity flowing through the circuit and that repair
or replacement of the object being tested is needed.

5. When finished using the Circuit Tester, replace

the protective tip and store the tool in a clean,
dry, safe location out or reach of children.

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 Parts List and Assembly Diagram

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Part Description Qty Part Description Qty

1 Probe 1 7 Probe Base 1
2 Handle 1 8 Spring Sleeve 1
3 Bulb (12V/3W) 1 9 Cord 1
4 Spring 1 10 Clamp Sleeve 1
5 Tail Base 1 11 Cord Clamp 1
6 Washer 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 9

11 10

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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