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LAUNCH
 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 test equipment 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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