Hi there daberti,
Using a 0.1 ohm resistor to measure current sometimes
works out better than the meter itself. The 0.1
ohm resistor is connected in series with the battery
and the voltage across the resistor is measured with
a digital voltmeter. The voltage measure reflects the
current, and is ten times higher than measured.
For example, if you measure 0.1 volts then the
actual current is 10 times that, or 1 amp.
If you still want to use the meter, connect it in
series with the battery.
Take care,
Al