Insert the probes into the desired Ω range socket (e.g., Ω x1 ).
If the meter fails to measure, check the internal fuse.
Some of the resources listed above, particularly the "Operator's Manual and Repair Manual" on manualslib.com, contain sections on maintenance and repair. Additionally, online electronics communities (like the Italian forum ElectroYou) often have discussions and tips from owners who have repaired their units, and an Italian user on a forum was working on restoring a 5th series, suggesting the information is available.
The original manual highlights that the 680 R features a mirrored scale. To get a precise reading without visual error, you must align your eye so that the reflection of the needle is hidden directly behind the needle itself.
The analog display has multiple colored arcs.
Before connecting the multimeter to a live circuit, you must understand its baseline input capabilities and physical limits to avoid blowing the internal circuitry. The operational limits outlined in the ICE Supertester 680 R Operator's Guide vary depending on the signal type: : 20,000 Ωcap omega AC Voltage Sensitivity : 4,000 Ωcap omega DC Accuracy : of full scale AC Accuracy : of full scale Precision Resistors : 0.5% tolerance stability
Open the rear casing carefully by removing the retaining screws.
Many available PDFs are scanned in the original Italian language, but because the layout is highly visual, diagrams showing probe placement and circuit schematics are universally easy to understand.