Rules For Safe Automotive Testing - Craftsman 161.210400 Owner's Manual

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RULES FOR SAFE AUTOMOTIVE TESTING
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Read this Owner's Manual and these
Rules for Safe Automotive Testing core-
fully. Fa_iure to Follow instructions
and safety _ies could result tn serious
bodily _nlury and/or damage to the
Instrument.
Beforestarting the englne_ set the park.,
Ing brake and place gear selector In
NEUTRAL an standard transmissions or
PARK on automatic transmission.
The carbon monoxide in exhaust gas is
highly toxic. To avoid asphyxiation,
alway_ operate vehlcle In a well..
ventilated area. if vehicle Is In an en-
closed arean exhaust should be routed
dtrectly to the outside via leakproof ex-
haust hose.
When operating any test instrument from
on auxiliary battery+ connect a jumper
wlre between the negative terminal of
the aux_llary battery and chards ground
on the vehicle under test for negative
ground systen_h For positive ground
systems+ connect the jumper wire to the
positive terminal of the auxll _ary battery
and chosdsground an the vehicle.
When working in a garage or other en-
closed area, auxii la_ battery should be
located at least 18 Inches above the floor
to minimize the potsibllity of spork_
;gniHng gasoline vaporsand causlng an
explosion.
An automobile battery Is €apable or pm-
duc|ng very hlgh currents. Therefore,
exercise reasonable care when working
near the battery to avoid electrical con-
nections through tools, wristwatch, etc.
Avoid contact with battery electrolyte.
It can eat holes In clathlng, burn skin
and cause permanent damage to eyes.
Always wear q_iash proof safety goggles
when working around the battery, if
battery electrolyte is splashed in the
eyes or on skln, immediately flush the
affected area for 15 minutes with large
quantities of clean water. In case of
eye €ontact0 seek medical a_d,
The gasesgenerated by a chargtng bat-.
tory are highly explosive. Do not
smoke or permit flame or spark to occur
near o battery at any tlme+ particular-
ly when it Is charglng. Any room or
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terles should be well ventilated to
prevent accumulaHon of explosive
gases. To avoid spark_, do ru_tdisturb
the battery charger connectlonswhile
battery is charglngs and always turn
charger off before dlsconnecti_'gthe
battery clips. When removing or re-
connecting battery cables, make sure
Ignition switch and all acce.orles are
turned off.
Never add acid to a battery once the
battery has been placed In service.
Doing so m_y result in dangerous
spattering of electrolyte o
Keep hanch, halr_ necktie, loose
clothing and test leads well away from
fan blade, fan belt_ power steering
belt, air conditioner belt and other
moving engine parts_ as serious injury
could result from entanglement.
Do not touch hot exhaust manifold,
radiator or hlgh-voitage spark plug
and coil ter_nlnals. Spark voltages ore
nat normal ll) lethal but an tnvotuntmy
lerk of the handsor armscaused by
electrical shock m_ result in Injury,
Never took dlre:tly Into carburetor
throat while engine is cranking or
running. A sudden backfire can cause
serious burns.
To avoid the possibility of a flash fire,
do not smoke or permit flame or spark
to occur rear carburetor_ fuel line+
fuel filter, fuel pumpor other poten-
tial sources of spilled gasoline or
go$ol|ne vapors.
Never remove radiator cop while the
engine is hot. Hot €oolant escaplng
under pressure can cause serious burnt.
The jack supplied with the vehicle
shou|dbe used on|y for changing wheels.
Never crawl under car or run engine
while vehicle ls on iack.
When making electrical test connec-
tions to the vehicle, do not use the
carburetor or other fuel system compo-
nents as a ground connectlon_ as a
spark could lgnffe the gasoline vapors
and cause a fire or an explosion.