Thank you for selecting the Extech Digital Force Gauge. This professional meter, with proper care, will
provide years of safe reliable service. This device measures Tension or Compression (Push or Pull) to
5kg (475040) or 20kg (475044). The reversible display indicates readings in grams, ounces, or
Newtons. This meter offers Peak Hold and a Zero function. Please visit the Extech Instruments
website (www.extech.com) to check for the latest version of this User Guide.
Hex head (#4 Allen wrench) with a thread size of metric
(ISO) M5 x 0.8. The spacing between screws is 60.0 mm
(2.36”)
2. Battery compartment access screws
3. Battery compartment
2
3
60mm (2.36”)
Operation
Preparation for Measurement
1. The 475044 or 474040 automatically determine TENSION or COMPRESSION (Push or
Pull) force during use. Compression displays as a negative value and Tension displays as a
positive value.
2. Select units of measure (grams/kilograms, ounces/pounds, or Newtons) via the units select
button.
3. Attach the desired adapter (tension – hook; compression.- flat, cone or chisel head) to the
Universal Sensing Head.
4. Select FAST or SLOW response. The FAST setting permits the capture of fast
measurement changes and the SLOW setting provides an averaged reading display.
5. Zero the display before each measurement via the Zero button.
Note: The sensing head with adapter must be in line with the object being measured. Avoid
rotating the sensing head. Refer to the figure below.
Figure 1 ─ Correct and Incorrect Angles of Measurement
The low battery indication appears as a "LO" on the display when battery voltage is less than 6.8V. To
replace the battery:
1. Remove the two screws from the battery compartment cover.
2. Lift off the battery cover.
3. Replace with 6x 1.5V AA (UM-3) batteries. Observe polarity carefully.
4. Replace compartment cover and screws.
All EU users are legally bound by the Battery Ordinance to return all used batteries to
community collection points or wherever batteries / accumulators are sold!
Disposal in household trash or refuse is prohibited!
Disposal: Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the
end of its lifecycle