
Owner's Manual
Autoranging
Industrial Multimeter
Model No.
82005
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
www.craftsman.com 061510
Safety
Operation
Maintenance
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follow Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions in this manual before
using this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Warranty 2
Safety Instructions 3
Safety Symbols 4
Control, Jacks, & Display 5
Specifications 6
Battery Installation 9
Fuse Installation 10
Operating Instructions 11
DC Voltage Measurements 11
AC Voltage Measurements 12
DC Current Measurements 13
AC Current Measurements 14
Resistance and Continuity Measurements 15
Diode tests 16
Capacitance Measurements 17
Frequency/Duty Cycle Measurements 17
Autoranging 18
Relative, Backlight, Hold, Auto Off, Low Battery 19
Maintenance 20
Troubleshooting 22
Service and Parts 22
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
ONE YEAR Full WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN MULTIMETER
If this CRAFTSMAN MULTIMETER fails to give complete satisfaction
within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE
NEAREST SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN
THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge.
If this CRAFTSMAN MULTIMETER is used for commercial or rental
purposes, this warranty applies for 90 days from the date of
purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL
60179
For Customer AssistanceCall 9am-5 PM (EST)
Monday through Friday 1-888-326-1006

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WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION IN THE USE OF
THIS DEVICE. Improper use of this device can result in
injury or death. Follow all safeguards suggested in this
manual in addition to the normal safety precautions used in
working with electrical circuits. DO NOT service this device if
you are not qualified to do so.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This meter has been designed for safe use, but must be
operated with caution. The rules listed below must be carefully
followed for safe operation.
1. NEVER apply voltage or current to the meter that
exceeds the specified maximum:
Input Limits
Function Maximum Input
V DC, V AC 1000V DC/AC rms
mAAC/DC 400mAAC/DC
A AC/DC 10AAC (20A 30secs.)
Frequency, Resistance,
Capacitance, Diode, Continuity
600V DC/ACrms
2. USE EXTREME CAUTION working with high voltages.
3. DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the "COM"
input jack exceeds 600V above earth ground.
4. DO NOT measure current of circuits whose voltage is
greater than 1000V.
5. NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltagesource
while the function switch is in the current, resistance, or
diode mode. Doing so can damage the meter.
6. ALWAYS discharge filter capacitors in power supplies
and disconnect the power when making resistance or
diode tests.
7. ALWAYS turn off the power and disconnect the test leads
before opening the covers to replace the fuse or batteries.
8. NEVER operate the meter unless the back cover is in
place and fastened securely.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
This symbol adjacent to another symbol,
terminal or operating device indicates that
the operator must refer to an explanation in
the Operating Instructions to avoid personal
injury or damage to the meter.
This WARNING symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
This CAUTION symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, may result in damage to the meter.
This symbol advises the user that the
terminal(s) so marked must not be
connected to a circuit point at which the
voltage, with respect to earth ground,
exceeds (in this case) 1000 VAC or VDC.
This symbol adjacent to one or more
terminals identifies them as being
associated with ranges that may, in normal
use, be subjected to particularly hazardous
voltages. For maximum safety, the meter
and its test leads should not be handled
when these terminals are energized.
This symbol indicates that a device is
protected throughout by double insulation
or reinforced insulation.
WARNING
CAUTION

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CONTROLS, JACKS, AND DISPLAY
1. 4,000 count LCD display
2. RANGE button
3. Hz and % button
4. Mode button
5. Function switch
6. mA, µA and 10A input
jacks
7. COM input jack
8. Positive input jack
9. Backlight button
10. RELATIVE button
11. HOLD button
Note: Tilt stand and battery compartment are on rear of unit.
•))) Continuity
Diode test
Battery status
n nano (10-9) (capacitance)
µ micro (10-6) (amps)
m milli (10-3) (volts, amps)
A Amps
k kilo (103) (ohms)
F Farads (capacitance)
M mega (106) (ohms)
Ohms
Hz Hertz (frequency) V Volts
% Percent(dutyratio) REL Relative
AC Alternatingcurrent Auto Autoranging
DC Direct current HOLD Display hold

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SPECIFICATIONS
Function Range
Resolution
Accuracy
DC Voltage 400mV 0.1mV
(0.5% reading + 2 digits)
4V 0.001V
(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
40V 0.01V
400V 0.1V
1000V 1V
(1.5% reading + 2 digits)
AC Voltage 400mV 0.1mV
(2.0% reading + 10 digits)
4V 0.001V
(2.0% reading + 5 digits)
40V 0.01V
400V 0.1V
1000V 1V
(2.5% reading + 5 digits)
DC Current
400A 0.1A
(1.0% reading + 5 digits)
4000A 1A
(1.5% reading + 3 digits)
40mA 0.01mA
400mA 0.1mA
10A 0.01A
(2.5% reading + 5 digits)
AC Current
400A 0.1A
(2.5% reading + 10 digits)
4000A 1A
(2.5% reading + 5 digits)
40mA 0.01mA
400mA 0.1mA
10A 0.01A
(3.0% reading + 7 digits)
Resistance
400 0.1
(1.2% reading + 4 digits)
4k 0.001k
(1.0% reading + 2 digits)
40k 0.01k
(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
400k 0.1k
4M 0.001M
40M 0.01M
(2.0% reading + 3 digits)
Capacitance
40nF 0.01nF
(5.0% reading + 7 digits)
400nF 0.1nF
(3.0% reading + 5 digits)
4F 0.001F
40F 0.01F

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100F 0.1F
(5% reading + 5 digits)
Frequency 5.999Hz 0.001Hz
(1.5% reading + 1 digits)
59.99Hz 0.01Hz
599.9Hz 0.1Hz
(1.2% reading + 3 digits)
5.999kHz 0.001kHz
59.99kHz 0.01kHz
599.9kHz 0.1kHz
5.999MHz 0.001MHz
(1.5% reading + 4 digits)
9.999MHz 0.001MHz
Sensitivity: 0.5V rms <500kHz; 3V rms >500kHz
Duty Cycle
0.1 to
99.9%
0.1%
(1.2% reading + 2 digits)
Pulse width: 100µs to 100ms, Frequency: 5Hz
to 150kHz
NOTE: Accuracy is stated at 65oF to 83oF (18oC to 28oC) and
less than 75% RH.
Note: Accuracy specifications consist of two elements:
(% reading) – This is the accuracy of the measure circuit.
(+ digits) – This is the accuracy of the A/D converter.
Enclosure Double molded, waterproof (IP67)
Shock (Drop Test) 6.5 feet (2 meters)
Diode Test Test current of 0.3mA typical, open
circuit voltage 1.5V DC typical
Continuity Check Audible signal will sound if the
resistance is less than 100
(approx.), test current <0.3mA
Input Impedance 7.8MΩ
AC Response Average responding
ACV Bandwidth 50Hz to 400Hz
Crest Factor ≤3 at full scale up to 500V,
decreasing linearly to ≤1.5 at
1000V
Display 4,000 count backlit liquid crystal
Overrange indication “OL”isdisplayed
Auto Power Off 30 minutes (approximately)