INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
CM-1300 • CM-1350
Digital Clamp-on
Meters
Medidores digitales
con pinza
Multimètres
numériques à pinces
Read
and
understand
all of the instructions and safety
information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
Lea
y
entienda
todas las instrucciones y la información sobre
seguridad que aparecen en este manual, antes de manejar estas
herramientas o darles mantenimiento.
Lire attentivement
et
bien comprendre
toutes les instructions et
les informations sur la sécurité de ce manuel avant d‘utiliser ou de
procéder à l‘entretien de cet outil.
999 4755.2 REV 2
© 2003 Greenlee Textron
3/03
Description
The Greenlee CM-1300 and CM-1350 Digital Clamp-on Meters are hand-held testing devices with
the following measurement capabilities: AC and DC voltage, AC current, frequency, and
resistance. They also verify continuity. The CM-1350 is a true RMS reading meter.
Specialized functions and capabilities include:
• Auto ranging
• Backlit display
• Auto power off
• Data hold
• MIN MAX hold
• Peak hold
• 42-segment bar graph
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction
manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe
practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.
Purpose of This Manual
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe operation and
maintenance procedures for Greenlee CM-1300 and CM-1350 Digital Clamp-on Meters.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no charge.
All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur.
Greenlee Textron shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
KEEP THIS MANUAL
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CM-1300 • CM-1350
Important Safety Information
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, defined below, indicates the
severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides information for
preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in severe injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, MAY result in injury or property
damage.
Read
and
understand
this material before operating or servicing
this equipment. Failure to understand how to safely operate this
tool can result in an accident causing serious injury or death.
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Important Safety Information
Electric shock hazard:
Contact with live circuits can result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock and fire hazard:
• Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
• Do not use the unit if it is wet or damaged.
• Use test leads or accessories that are appropriate for the application. Refer to the
category and voltage rating of the test lead or accessory.
• Inspect the test leads or accessory before use. They must be clean and dry, and the
insulation must be in good condition.
• Use this unit for the manufacturer’s intended purpose only, as described in this
manual. Any other use can impair the protection provided by the unit.
Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage between any two input terminals, or between
any input terminal and earth ground.
• Do not contact the test lead tips or any uninsulated portion of the accessory.
Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.
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CM-1300 • CM-1350
Important Safety Information
• Do not operate with the case or battery cover open.
• Before removing the case or battery cover, remove the test leads (or jaw) from the
circuit and shut off the unit.
Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.
Do not change the measurement function while the test leads are connected to a
component or circuit.
Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury and can damage the unit.
• Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or high humidity.
Refer to “Specifications.”
Failure to observe these precautions can result in injury and can damage the unit.
• Unless measuring voltage, current, or frequency, shut off and lock out power. Make
sure that all capacitors are discharged. Voltage must not be present.
• Using this unit near equipment that generates electromagnetic interference can
result in unstable or inaccurate readings.
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