Safety Definitions; Safety Precautions - MAC TOOLS MDT 10 Operator's Manual

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, ALL OPERATORS SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR
MAC REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR.
DANGER:
When an engine is operating, keep the service area well ventilated or attach a building exhaust removal system
to the engine exhaust system. Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes slower
reaction time and can lead to death or serious personal injury.
WARNING:
• When working with hydraulic or fuel lines, be careful that liquids under pressure do not escape and create a
dangerous condition. Use adequate ventilation and make sure there are no sparks or possibility of sparks that may
ignite any vapor.
• Wear an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 approved eye shield when testing or repairing vehi-
cles.
• Objects propelled by whirling engine components or pressurized liquids escaping may cause personal injury.
• Set the parking brake and block the wheels before testing or repairing a vehicle. It is especially important to block
the wheels on front-wheel drive vehicles because the parking brake does not hold the drive wheels.
• Do not drive the vehicle and operate the software at the same time. Any distractions may cause an accident. Have
one person operate the software as another person drives the vehicle.
• Maintain adequate clearance around moving components or belts during testing.
• Moving components and belts can catch loose clothing, body parts, or test equipment and cause serious personal
injury or tool damage.
• Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gases that can result in serious injury ignition of
gases, keep lit cigarettes, sparks, flames, and other ignition sources away from the battery at all times.
• Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced. Adhere to all diagnostic procedures and precautions
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or otherwise unneeded repairs.
• Use only specially designed replacement parts (brake hoses and lines) for ABS equipped vehicles.
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DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
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