Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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 Table of Contents
Safety...........................................3 Operation......................................8
Specifications...............................5 Maintenance................................14
Safety

Setup............................................6 Warranty......................................16

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Setup

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Operation

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Maintenance

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Warnings and Precautions

Safety
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
1. Electrical shock can cause death 6. Use caution when working near
or injury! NEVER TOUCH exposed voltages above 30 VAC rms, 42 VAC
conductors of electricity. peak, or 60 VDC. Voltages this high
present a risk of electric shock.
2. Test cable voltages with care.

Setup
One use one hand when touching 7. Disconnect the circuit’s power
probes to measurement points. before connecting the Meter in
3. Inspect the Meter before use. In series, when measuring current.
addition to a general inspection, 8. Connect the common (COM) test
look specifically for: lead first and disconnect it last.
a. Pay special attention to the 9. Hold the probes with fingers
insulation protecting the connectors. behind guards.
b. Check the leads for exposed metal, 10. Avoid electrical shock. Use extreme
damaged insulation, and continuity. caution when working near uninsulated
conductors or bus bars. Prevent body
c. Replace damaged test lead

Operation
immediately, before use. contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges, and cabinet
4. Do not use the Meter if: enclosures when testing voltages.
a. The test lead is damaged 11. Observe work area conditions. Do
in any way. not test voltages in damp or wet
b. The battery is low. locations. Don’t expose to rain.
Keep work area clean and well lit.
c. Near any explosive
gasses or fumes. 12. Keep children away. Children must
never be allowed in the work area.
d. Any abnormal operation is detected.
(If in doubt about the condition 13. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing,
of the Meter, have it serviced.) use common sense. Do not operate
Maintenance

any Meter when you are tired.

e. Any abnormal operation is detected.
(If in doubt about the 14. Do not operate Meter if under the
condition of the Meter, have influence of alcohol or drugs. Read
it serviced before use.) warning labels on prescriptions to
determine if your judgment or reflexes
f. The battery cover is open. are impaired while taking drugs. If there
5. This Meter should be powered only by is any doubt, do not operate the Meter.
2, correctly installed AAA batteries.

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 15. People with pacemakers should 21. The warnings, cautions, and
consult their physician(s) before instructions discussed in this instruction
use. Electromagnetic fields in close manual cannot cover all possible
proximity to heart pacemaker could conditions and situations that may
cause pacemaker interference occur. It must be understood by the
Safety

or pacemaker failure. operator that common sense and

16. Do not test voltage on circuits caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must
higher than 600 volts. This type
be supplied by the operator.
of testing should only be done
by a qualified electrician. 22. Avoid damaging Meter. Use only
as specified in this manual.
17. Store idle equipment. When not
in use, Meter must be stored in a 23. Performance of this Meter may vary
dry location to decrease exposure depending on battery condition.
to moisture. Lock up Meter and 24. Use the proper settings, terminals,
keep out of reach of children. techniques, and range for the
Setup

18. Dress properly. Protective, tests performed. Start with the

electrically nonconductive range stated in the instructions.
clothes and nonskid footwear are 25. Do not apply voltage to the Test
recommended when working. Leads when the Meter is in the
19. Wear ANSI-approved safety Ohms testing setting. Damage
goggles during use. can occur to the Meter.
20. Only use accessories intended 26. Do not switch between testing modes
for use with this Meter. with the Meter connected to a circuit.
27. Prior to testing capacitors, resistance,
diodes, or continuity; disconnect all
Operation

power to the circuit and discharge

all high-voltage capacitors.
28. Have the Meter calibrated by a
qualified technician every year.
A Meter that is not calibrated yearly
may not yield accurate results.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Maintenance

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 Specifications

Function Range Resolution Accuracy

Safety
AC Voltage 600V 0.1V ±(1.2% + 3 digits)
DC Voltage 600mV 0.1mV ±(0.7% + 3 digits)
6000mV 1mV ±(0.5% + 2 digits)
60V 0.01V ±(0.7% + 3 digits)
600V 0.1V ±(0.7% + 3 digits)
DC Current 600uA, 60mA, 600mA 0.1µA, 0.01mA, ±(1.0% + 3 digits)
0.1mA
10A 0.01A ±(1.2% + 5 digits)

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Resistance 600Ω 0.1Ω ±(1.0% + 2 digits)
6000Ω, 60KΩ, 600KΩ 1Ω, 0.01kΩ, 0.1kΩ ±(0.8% + 2 digits)
60MΩ 0.01mΩ ±(2.0% + 5 digits)
Capacitance 9.999nF 0.001nF ±(4.0% + 10 digits)
99.99nF, 999.9nF 0.01nF, 0.1nF ±(4.0% + 5 digits)
9.999µF, 99.99µF, 999.9µF 0.001µF, ±(4.0% + 5 digits)
0.01µF, 0.1µF
9.999mF 0.001mF ± 10%

Operation
Sampling ~3 times/second
Rate
Storage Range: 14°F to 122°F
Temperature
Operating Range: 32° - 104°F
Temperature
Relative < 75% at 32°-86°F
Humidity < 50% at 86°-104°F
Operating 7000ft. (2000meters)
Altitude maximum
Maintenance

Fuse Type 10A Jack: F 10A H 600V

Fuse Ø6x25mm
Battery 2x AAA batteries (included)

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 Setup - Before use:

read the entire iMpOrtant SaFety inFOrMatiOn section

SaFety

at the beginning of this manual including all text under

subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Functions

LcD Display
Setup

Back Light
Button

Hold/Select
Button
relative Button
OperatiOn

rotary Dial

VΩma input
terminal

10a input cOM input

terminal terminal
Maintenance

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Display

Safety
Symbol Description
APO Auto Power Off
Dangerous Voltage Levels
Data Hold Mode
DC Direct Current
Minus Sign

Setup
AC Alternating Current
NCV Non Contact Voltage
Diode Test
Audible Continuity
Good Low Bad Battery Measurement
Low Battery
6000 Count LCD Display 0 to 5999 measurement Reading
mV, V Volts (Voltage)
μA, mA, A Amps (Current)
nF, uF, mF, F Farads (Capacitance)

Operation
Ω, kΩ, MΩ Ohms (Resistance)

Maintenance

Record Serial Number Here:


Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Refer to UPC 193175469489

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 Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section

Safety

at the beginning of this manual including all text under

subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Electrical shock can cause death or injury! NEVER TOUCH
exposed conductors of electricity.

General Operating Instructions

Data Hold/Select
• To freeze the LCD meter reading, • Press the HOLD/SELECT Button
press the HOLD/SELECT button. again to return to normal operation.
Setup

• While data hold is active, the HOLD

display icon appears on the LCD.

Relative Button
In Capacitance Mode, press the REL
Button to zero out the Multimeter prior
to touching Probes to Capacitor.

Backlight Button
Press the BACKLIGHT button to Note: Frequent use of the backlight will
Operation

turn on the Backlight, press the shorten the life of the batteries. Only
button again to turn Backlight off. use the backlight when necessary.

Auto Power Off

If Meter is not used for approximately 15 minutes, it will automatically turn itself
off to conserve battery power. To turn Meter back on after auto off, press any
button or turn the Rotary Dial. To disable Auto Power Off, hold the Hold/Select
Button when turning the Multimeter on, the APO screen display will disappear.
Maintenance

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 Measurement Operation

Note: Remove plugs from Buzzer Notification:

Safety
ends of Test Leads (included)
1. Input voltage >600V (AC/DC), buzzer
before connecting to Meter. will continuously beep indicating
Note: Test Lead probes have removable measure range is at limit.
covers for overvoltage protection. With 2. Input current >10A (AC/DC), buzzer
covers in place, Test Leads are rated for will continuously beep indicating
use with CAT III circuits. Exposed probes measure range is at limit.
are rated for use with CAT II circuits.
3. The buzzer will sound five
Note: Insert Test Lead into Test Lead Clip times continuously 1 minute
to allow for easier two hand operation.
before Auto Power Off.

AC Voltage Measurement

Setup
Measure AC conductors carrying 3. Carefully touch exposed
up to 600 VAC, 40Hz-400Hz. conductors with tips of probes.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS 4. Read measured voltage on the Display.
INJURY: Use caution when working
5. When testing is complete, turn
near voltages above 30 VAC rms, 42 Rotary Dial to OFF, remove
VAC peak, or 60 VDC. Voltages this Test Leads and store with Meter.
high present a risk of electric shock.
Note: If voltage is too high,
1. Plug black test lead into COM Jack. Display will read OL.
Plug red test lead into VΩmA Jack.

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2. Turn Rotary Dial to the (ACV)
position to choose AC voltage.

Maintenance

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 DC Voltage Measurement
Measure DC conductors 2. Turn Rotary Dial to the (DCV)
carrying up to 600 VDC. position to choose DC voltage.
Safety

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS 3. Carefully touch exposed

INJURY: Use caution when working conductors with tips of probes.
near voltages above 30 VAC rms, 42
4. Read measured voltage on the Display.
VAC peak, or 60 VDC. Voltages this
high present a risk of electric shock. 5. When testing is complete, turn
Rotary Dial to OFF, remove
Note: If Voltage is unknown, move dial
Test Leads and store with Meter.
to the maximum range (600) and adjust
downward according to the readings. Note: If voltage is too high,
Display will read OL.
1. Plug black test lead into COM Jack.
Plug red test lead into VΩmA Jack.
Setup

Resistance Measurement
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS 5. When testing is complete, turn
INJURY: To prevent electric shock, turn off Rotary Dial to OFF, remove
all power and fully discharge capacitors on Test Leads and store with Meter.
the circuit under test before measuring. Note: When measuring a resistor that is
Note: When measuring Ohms, start with the connected in a circuit or PCB, the measured
lowest range if the resistance is unknown. value may not be accurate. This is due
1. Plug black test lead into COM Jack. to the Meter’s output test current going
Plug red test lead into VΩmA Jack. through all possible paths between leads.
2. Turn Rotary Dial to the Ω Note: For low resistance measurements,
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(resistance) position. short the test leads and record the

3. Carefully touch exposed resistance displayed. Then connect to
conductors with tips of probes. the circuit and subtract the recorded
4. Read measured resistance on the resistance from the measurement
Display. If the reading on the display for the most accurate results.
shows “OL.”, move the dial to the next
higher range, until a value is displayed.
Maintenance

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Continuity Measurement
Test continuity between two 3. Connect the test leads across
points of a circuit. the circuit to be measured.

Safety
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS 4. Read measured resistance on the
INJURY: To prevent electric shock, turn off Display. If measured resistance is less
all power and fully discharge capacitors on than 30Ω Meter will beep; if the circuit
the circuit under test before measuring. is open, the display will indicate “OL”.
1. Plug black test lead into COM Jack. 5. When testing is complete, turn
Plug red test lead into VΩmA Jack. Rotary Dial to OFF, remove
Test Leads and store with Meter.
2. Turn Rotary Dial to the
(continuity) position.

Diode Measurement

Setup
Test voltage drop in diodes. 3. Connect red probe to diode’s anode
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS and black probe to its cathode.
INJURY: To prevent electric shock, turn off 4. Read measured forward biased
all power and fully discharge capacitors on voltage drop on the Display.
the circuit under test before measuring. Note: If the leads are reversed, or the
1. Plug black test lead into COM Jack. diode has a voltage drop greater than the
Plug red test lead into VΩmA Jack. meters limit of 2.1 volts, OL is displayed.
5. When testing is complete, turn
2. Turn Rotary Dial to the Rotary Dial to OFF, remove
(diode) position. Press the Test Leads and store with Meter.

Operation
HOLD/SELECT button so
is displayed on the screen.

Maintenance

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 Capacitance Measurement
Measure capacitors to indicate the 2. Turn Rotary Dial to the
amount of energy they can store. (capacitance) position.
Safety

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS 3. Read the measured capacitance

INJURY: To prevent electric shock, turn off value on the Display.
all power and fully discharge capacitors on
Note: 10mF capacitors can take up to
the circuit under test before measuring.
10 seconds for the reading to appear on
1. Plug black test lead into COM Jack. the display. The smaller the capacitor,
Plug red test lead into VΩmA Jack. the faster the reading will display.

DC Current Measurement
Measure DC conductors Note: If unsure of the current,
carrying up to 10 amperes. start with the 10A Jack.
Setup

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS m

INJURY: To avoid electric shock, 2. Turn Rotary Dial to the

use only one hand to hold Meter (DC Current) position. Start with
when measuring current. highest range if amperage is unknown.

Note: Amperage is always tested 3. Read measured current on the Display.

in series with circuit under test. Dial to lower ranges, as necessary,
to get the most accurate reading.
1. Plug black test lead into COM Jack.
Plug red test lead into VΩmA Jack 4. When testing is complete, turn
if current is under 600mA, or Rotary Dial to OFF, and store Meter.
10A Jack if current is over 600mA.
Operation
Maintenance

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Battery Measurement
Note: Only measure 1.5V or 9V 3. Connect red probe to the battery’s
batteries. Measuring batteries over anode and black probe to its cathode.
9 Volts can damage the meter. Reading is displayed:

Safety
1. Turn the Rotary Dial to the
(battery) position. • Good = Normal status
2. Plug black test lead into COM Jack. • Low = Low power
Plug red test lead into VΩmA Jack.
• Bad = Need replacement

NCV (Non-Contact Voltage)

1. Turn Rotary Dial to the NCV position. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
2. Move the Multimeter close to INJURY: Even if no indication is given,
the unshielded conductor. voltage may still be present.
3. Intensity of electric field will be Do not rely solely on NCV detection to

Setup
indicated by dashes determine the presence of voltage.
“---” on the LCD screen.
Note: More dashes on the display
and higher buzzer frequencies
indicate a higher electric field.

Operation
Maintenance

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 Maintenance and Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual

Safety

must be performed only by a qualified technician.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication

1. Wipe unit with a dry, lint-free cloth. 4. Other than the batteries, there
Do not use solvents or abrasives. are no replaceable parts on this
2. Remove batteries if not in unit. Repairs should be done
use for long periods. by a qualified technician.
3. Store unit in a dry location.
Setup
Operation
Maintenance

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Battery Replacement
If the symbol appears on the LCD 4. Remove screw on battery cover.
display, the battery should be replaced. 5. Remove battery cover carefully.
1. Remove Test Leads from the Meter.

Safety
6. Pull batteries out of unit and
2. Turn the unit over. replace with the same.
3. Remove the protective case. 7. Replace cover and retighten screw.

Calibration
Have the Meter calibrated by a qualified technician every year to maintain accuracy.

Setup
Operation
Maintenance

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 Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence
or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,
normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,
injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages
arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany
the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace
the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense,
but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within
the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

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