Craftsman 82369 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

AC/DC Clamp Meter

Model No.
82369

© Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

www.craftsman.com 070113

 Safety
 Operation
 Maintenance
 Español

CAUTION: Read, understand and
follow Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions in this manual before
using this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Page 3

Safety Instructions 4

Safety Symbols 5

Control and Jacks 6

Symbols and Annunciators 6

Specifications 7

Operating Instructions 11

AC Current Measurements 11

DC Current Measurements 11

AC Voltage Measurements 12

DC Voltage Measurements 12

Resistance Measurements 13

Continuity Measurements 13

Diode Testing 14

Capacitance Measurements 14

Frequency/Duty Cycle Measurements 15

Temperature Measurements 15

Auto Power Off 16

Auto/Manual Ranging 16

Data Hold 16

Backlight 16

ZERO function 16

Maintenance 17

Battery Replacement 17

Troubleshooting 18

Service and Parts 18

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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN AC/DC CLAMP
METER
If this CRAFTSMAN Clamp Meter 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.
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 Assistance Call 9am - 5pm (ET)
Monday through Friday 1-888-326-1006

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.

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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, Frequency, Duty Cycle

600V DC/AC

A AC, A DC

400A AC

Resistance

250V DC/AC

Capacitance

250V DC/AC

Temperature

60V DC/, 24V AC

Diode test

250V DC/AC

2. USE EXTREME CAUTION when working with high voltages

3. DO NOT measure voltage if the voltage on the "COM" input
jack exceeds 240V above earth ground

4. DO NOT measure current of circuits whose voltage is greater
than 240V above earth ground

5. NEVER connect the meter leads across a voltage source
while the function switch is in the resistance or diode mode.
Doing so can damage the meter

6. ALWAYS turn off the power and disconnect the test leads
before opening the doors to replace the fuse or batteries

7. 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) 600
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

MAX
600V

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CONTROLS AND JACKS

1. Current clamp

2. Clamp Opening Trigger

3. Rotary Function Switch

4. LCD display

5. ZERO button

6. Data Hold and Backlight button

7. Mode select button

8. Range select button

9. Hz/% Duty Cycle button

10. COM input jack

11. V/Ω/Temp jack

12. Battery Cover (rear)

SYMBOLS AND ANNUNCIATORS

AC AC (alternating current)

DC DC (direct currrent)

Minus sign

AUTO AutoRange mode
ZERO ZERO mode

•))) Audible Continuity

HOLD Data Hold mode

Low Battery icon

Diode test mode M Mega
m milli Ω Ohms
V Volts °F Degrees Fahrenheit
A Amps °C Degrees Centigrade