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Thank you for buying a RadioShack 29-
Range Auto/Manual Digital Multimeter. Your
multimeter is a portable, compact auto-
ranging digital multimeter. It is ideally suited
for field, lab, shop, and home applications.
The multimeter provides accurate
measurements and is built to provide the
highest possible reliability. The meter
measures DC and AC voltage up to 600V,
DC and AC current up to 10A, resistance up
to 40MΩ, and tests 1.5V C, D, AA, AAA, and
9V batteries. Its 3
3
/4-digit digital display can
show up to 4,000 units. Its bar graph display
appears with the digital display to let you
easily see nulls, peaks, and trends.
A WORD ABOUT
SAFETY
We have taken every precaution in
designing this meter to ensure that it is safe.
Safe operation depends on you, the
operator. We recommend that you follow
these simple safety rules.
• This equipment is rated for installation
category II (max. 3600 VA).
• Never apply voltages to the meter that
exceed the limits given in the
specifications. Never apply more than
600V DC or AC between the input
jacks and ground.
• Use extreme caution when working
with voltages above 30V RMS and
42.4V peak or 60V DC. Always dis-
connect power from the circuit you are
measuring before you connect test
leads to high-voltage points.
• Never connect to a voltage source
when you select the diode check,
A Word About Safety
CONTENTS
A Word About Safety ..... 2
Safety Marks ................. 4
Preparation .................... 5
Installing Batteries ..... 5
Connecting the
Test Leads ................. 5
Operation ...................... 6
Taking Accurate
Measurements ........... 6
Turning the Meter
On/Off and
Testing the Display .... 6
Before You Start ......... 7
Holding a
Measurement ............. 9
Automatic
Power Off ................. 10
Using
Power Lock .............. 10
Using the
Bar Graph ................. 11
Making
Measurements ............ 12
Measuring
DC/AC Voltage ........ 12
Measuring
DC/AC Current ........ 14
Measuring
Resistance ............... 15
Checking
Continuity ................. 16
Checking Diodes ..... 17
Checking
Batteries .................. 18
Care ............................ 20
Cleaning .................. 20
Replacing the Fuse .. 20
Specifications .............. 21