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WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This safety alert symbol is used to alert you
to potential injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Addresses practices not related to personal
injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When an engine is operating, keep the service area well-ventilated
or attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine
exhaust system. Engines produce various poisonous compounds
(hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc.) that cause
slower reaction time and result in death or serious personal injury.
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Read all safety warnings and instructions.
*Note: Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1. Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
2. Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the
ignition is on or the engine is running.
3. DO NOT attempt to operate the tool while driving the vehicle.
Have second personal operate the tool. Any distraction may cause
an accident.
4. 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.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or
engine. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.
6. Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical
fires nearby.
7 . Wear an ANSI-approved eye shield when testing or repairing
vehicles.
8. Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while testing.
9. Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil,
distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components
create hazardous voltage when the engine is running.
10. 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.
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