Launch Creader 5001 User Manual page 3

LAUNCH
maintenance instructions.
 LAUNCH shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original LAUNCH
Products or LAUNCH Approved Products by LAUNCH.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the tool, please read this user's
manual first carefully and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever
working on a vehicle:
 Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
 Do not attempt to operate or observe the tool while driving a vehicle. Operating or
observing the tool will cause driver distraction and could cause a fatal accident.
 Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
 Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine
parts.
 Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are poisonous.
 Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while
running tests.
 Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires
and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is
running.
 Put the transmission in P (for A/T) or N (for M/T) and make sure the parking brake is
engaged.
 Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical fires nearby.
 Don't connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is
running.
 Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean
cloth to clean the outside of the tool, when necessary.
Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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