Important Safety Messages - Bosch OBD1000 User Manual

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Important Safety Messages

Always wear ANSI-ap-
proved goggles for eye
protection .
• Always operate vehicle in a
well-ventilated area .
• Always keep people, tools, and
test equipment away from all
moving or hot engine parts .
• Before testing a vehicle, make
sure the transmission is in PARK
(automatic transmission) or
NEUTRAL (manual transmission)
and the parking brake is set .
• Always block drive wheels and
never leave vehicle unattended
while testing .
• Always keep a fire extinguisher
suitable for gasoline/electrical/
chemical fires redily available .
• Never lay tools on the vehicle
battery .
• Always use caution when work-
ing around ignition coil, distribu-
tor cap, ignition wires, and spark
plugs . Components can produce
a High Voltage while engine is
running .
• Battery acid is caustic . If con-
tacted, rinse with water or neu-
tralize with a mild base (i .e .
baking soda) . If in eyes, flush
with water and call a physician
immediately .
• Never smoke or have open
flames near vehicle . Vapors from
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gasoline and battery during
charge are explosive .
• Never use the PocketScanTM
Code Reader if internal circuitry
has been exposed to moisture .
Internal shorts could cause a fire
and damage .
• Always turn ignition key OFF
when connecting or disconnect-
ing electrical components,
unless otherwise instructed .
Some vehicles are equipped with
safety air bags . Follow vehicle ser-
vice manual cautions when working
around air bag components or
wiring .
WARNING!
A vehicle airbag can open
for several minutes after
the ignition has been
turned off .
• Always follow vehicle manufac-
turer's warnings, cautions, and
service procedures .
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