Safety Precautions; Safety First - Innova 3100 Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions

SAFETY FIRST!

SAFETY FIRST!
To avoid personal injury, instrument damage and/or
damage to your vehicle; do not use Code Reader
This manual describes common test procedures used
by experienced service technicians. Many test
procedures require precautions to avoid accidents that
can result in personal injury, and/or damage to your
vehicle or test equipment. Always read your vehicle's service
manual and follow its safety precautions before and during
any test or service procedure. ALWAYS observe the
following general safety precautions:
When an engine is running, it produces carbon
monoxide, a toxic and poisonous gas. To prevent
serious injury or death from carbon monoxide
poisoning, operate the vehicle ONLY in a well-
ventilated area.
To protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as
hot or caustic liquids, always wear approved safety
eye protection.
When an engine is running, many parts (such as the
coolant fan, pulleys, fan belt etc.) turn at high speed.
To avoid serious injury, always be aware of moving
parts. Keep a safe distance from these parts as well as
other potentially moving objects.
Engine parts become very hot when the engine is
running. To prevent severe burns, avoid contact with
hot engine parts.
Before starting an engine for testing or trouble-
shooting, make sure the parking brake is engaged. Put
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the transmission in park (for automatic transmission)
or neutral (for manual transmission). Block the drive
wheels with suitable blocks.
Connecting or disconnecting test equipment when the
ignition is ON can damage test equipment and the
vehicle's electronic components. Turn the ignition OFF
before connecting Code Reader to or disconnecting
Code Reader from the vehicle's Data Link Connector
(DLC).
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before reading this manual.
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