Craftsman 82140 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any
source of voltage before removing the back cover or the battery or fuse
doors.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the
battery and fuse doors are in place and fastened securely.
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.

Craftsman 82140 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Multimeter
Model	82140
Continuity Test	Yes
Diode Test	Yes
Battery Type	9V
DC Current Range	200µA to 10A
Resistance Range	200Ω - 2MΩ
Battery	9V

Summary

Safety Instructions

Multimeter Controls and Specifications

Multimeter Specifications Part 1

Technical specifications for the digital multimeter, including ranges and accuracy.

Multimeter Specifications Part 2

Further technical specifications for the digital multimeter.

Battery Installation

Multimeter Operating Instructions

DC Voltage Measurements

How to measure DC voltage using the multimeter.

AC Voltage Measurements

DC Current Measurements

Resistance Measurements

Multimeter Troubleshooting and Service

Troubleshooting

Common problems and solutions for the multimeter.

Voltage Detector Safety and Specifications

Voltage Detector Specifications

Voltage Detector Setup and Operation

Voltage Detector Battery Installation

Steps for installing batteries in the voltage detector.

Voltage Detector Operating Instructions

General operating instructions for using the voltage detector.

AC Voltage Detection