Ac Voltage Measurements - Craftsman 82345 Owner's Manual

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 it. Make sure the
probe tips are touching the metal contacts inside the outlet
before assuming that no voltage is present.
CAUTION: Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the
circuit is being switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges
may occur that can damage the meter.
1. Set the function switch to the highest V AC
position.
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into
the negative (COM) jack.
Insert red test lead banana plug into the
positive (V) jack.
3. Touch the black test probe tip to the
negative side of the circuit.
Touch the red test probe tip to the positive
side of the circuit.
4. Read the voltage in the display. Reset the function switch to
successively lower V AC positions to obtain a higher
resolution reading. The display will indicate the proper
decimal point and value.
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