Safety Precautions And Warnings - Sealey VS8621 Instructions Manual

1. Safety Precautions and Warnings

To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the service tool, read this
instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum
whenever working on a vehicle:
All maintenance and repair work must be carried out by qualified technicians.
Don't connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is
running.
WARNING! Ensure that Health and Safety, local authority and general Workshop practice
regulations are strictly adhered to.
DO NOT use the unit if it, or any attachment, is damaged.
Maintain the unit in good and clean condition for best and safest performance.
If required, ensure that the vehicle to be worked on is adequately supported with axle stands or
ramps and is chocked.
Put transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for manual
transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety equipment is available from
your Sealey dealer.
Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear jewellery and tie back long hair.
WARNING! 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.
DO NOT connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical fires nearby.
Account for all tools and parts being used and do not leave them on or near the engine.
Keep code reader dry, clean and free from oil, water and grease. Use a mild detergent on a
clean cloth to clean the outside of the tool.
Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area; exhaust gases are poisonous.
IMPORTANT: Always refer to the vehicle manufacturer's service instructions to establish
the current procedure and data. These instructions are provided as a guide only.
WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover
all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be applied by the
operator.
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