Craftsman 82139 Owner's Manual page 17

I WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any I
source of voltage before removing the back cover or the battery or fuse
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doors.
I WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the
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battery and fuse doors are in place and fastened securely, u
This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the
following care instructions are performed:
1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of the electronic parts and
distort or melt plastic parts.
3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY, Dropping it can
damage the electronic parts or the case.
4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN, Wipe the case occasionally with a damp
cloth. DO NOT use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.
5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE
AND TYPE. Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and
damage the unit.
6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME,
the batteries should be removed to prevent damage to the unit.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
I WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any I
source of voltage before removing the battery door.
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1. When the batteries become exhausted or drop below the operating
voltage, "BAT" will appear in the right-hand side of the LCD display.
The batteries should be replaced.
2. Follow instructions for installing batteries. See the Battery Installation
section of this manual.
3. Dispose of the old batteries properly.
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