1. Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the
scan tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the
following safety precautions whenever working on a vehicle:
• Turn the ignition off first,then connect 16-pin to plug,then turn the
ignition on
• Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
• Do not attempt to operate or observe the tool while driving a vehicle.
Operating or observing the tool wil cause driver distraction and
could cause a fatal accident.
• Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards
• Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all
moving or hot engine parts
Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated place: Exhaust gases are
Poisonous.
• Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while running tests.
• 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
• Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or
NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking
brake is engaged.
• Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical
fires nearby.
• Don't connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is
on or the engine is running
• Keep the scan tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a
mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the scan tool,
when needed.
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