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LAUNCH
the engine is running.
 Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended
while testing.
 Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a mild detergent
on a clean cloth to clear the outside of the equipment as necessary.
 Do not drive the vehicle and operate the tool at the same time. Any distraction
may cause an accident.
 Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or
hot engine parts.
 Before starting the engine, put the gear lever in the Neutral position (for
manual transmission) or in the Park (for automatic transmission) position to
avoid injury.
 To avoid damaging the tool or generating false data, please make sure the
vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle DLC (Data
Link Connector) is clear and secure.
 Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid that is harmful to skin. In operation,
direct contact with the automotive batteries should be avoided. Keep the
ignition sources away from the battery at all times.
Precautions on Operating Vehicle's ECU
 Do not disconnect battery or any wiring cables in the vehicle when the ignition
switch is on, as this could avoid damage to the sensors or the ECU.
 Do not place any magnetic objects near the ECU. Disconnect the power
supply to the ECU before performing any welding operations on the vehicle.
 Use extreme caution when performing any operations near the ECU or
sensors. Ground yourself when you disassemble PROM, otherwise ECU and
sensors can be damaged by static electricity.
 When reconnecting the ECU harness connector, be sure it is attached firmly,
otherwise electronic elements, such as ICs inside the ECU, can be damaged.
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