4.0 DISCLAIMERS, SAFETY,
WARNINGS
4.1 DISCLAIMERS
All information, illustrations, and specifications
contained in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time
without notice.
4.2 SAFETY
4.2.1 TECHNICIAN SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! WHEN OPERATING, ENGINES
PRODUCE AN ODORLESS GAS CALLED
CARBON MONOXIDE. INHALING CARBON
MONOXIDE GAS CAN RESULT IN SLOWER
REACTION TIMES AND CAN LEAD TO
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING, KEEP SERVICE
AREAS WELL VENTILATED OR ATTACH THE
VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE SHOP
EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM.
Set the parking brake and blockthewheelsbefore
testing or repairing the vehicle. It is especially
important to block the wheels on front-wheel drive
vehicles; the parking brake does not hold the drive
wheels.
When servicing a vehicle, always wear eye pro-
tection, and remove any metal jewelry such as
rings, watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
When diagnosing a body system problem, it is
important to follow approved procedures where
applicable. These procedures can be found in this
General Information Section or in service manual
procedures. Following these procedures is very im-
portant to the safety of individuals performing
diagnostic tests.
4.2.2 VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR
TESTING
Make sure the vehicle being tested has a fully
charged battery. If it does not, false diagnostic codes
or error messages may occur.
4.2.3 SERVICING SUB-ASSEMBLIES
Some components of the body system are in-
tended to be serviced as an assembly only. Attempt-
ing to remove or repair certain system sub-
components may result in personal injury and/or
improper system operation. Only those components
with approved repair and installation procedures in
the service manual should be serviced.
4.2.4 DRBIIIT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: EXCEEDING THE LIMITS OF THE
DRBIIIT MULTIMETER IS DANGEROUS.
READ ALL DRBIIIT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE MULTIMETER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
• Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service speci-
fications at all times.
• Do not use the DRBIIIt if it has been damaged.
• Do not use the test leads if the insulation is
damaged or if metal is exposed.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not touch the test
leads, tips, or the circuit being tested.
• Choose the proper range and function for the
measurement. Do not try voltage or current mea-
surements that may exceed the rated capacity.
• Do not exceed the limits shown inthetablebelow:
FUNCTION INPUT LIMIT
Volts 0 - 500 peak volts AC
0 - 500 volts DC
Ohms (resistance)* 0 - 1.12 megohms
Frequency Measured
Frequency Generated
0-10kHz
Temperature -58 - 1100°F
-50 - 600°C
* Ohms cannot be measured if voltage is present.
Ohms can be measured only in a non-powered
circuit.
• Voltage between any terminal and ground must
not exceed 500v DC or 500v peak AC.
• Use caution when measuring voltage above 25v
DC or 25v AC.
• Use the low current shunt to measure circuits up
to 10A. Use the high current clamp to measure
circuits exceeding 10A.
• When testing for the presence of voltage or cur-
rent, make sure the meter is functioning cor-
rectly. Take a reading of a known voltage or
current before accepting a zero reading.
• When measuring current, connect the meter in
series with test lead.
• Disconnect the live test lead before disconnecting
the common test lead.
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