FLO-DYNAMICS TSD450 - Safety Information; Section 1.01: Important Safety Notice

Flo-Dynamics
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TSD450™ I. Safety Information
Operations Manual
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I. SAFETY INFORMATION
1.01 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before operating your TSD450 unit.
Your TSD450 unit is intended for use by properly trained, skilled professional automotive
technicians. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s manual are
reminders to the operator to exercise care when using this unit. Before using your
TSD450, always refer to and follow the safety messages and applicable service procedures
provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle being serviced.
• Read All Safety Instructions
Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual. Safety
messages in this section of the manual contain a signal word with a three-part message
and, in some instances, an icon.
• Signal Words
The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will 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 potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage
to the TSD450 or the vehicle being serviced.
• Safety Messages
Safety messages in this section contain three different type styles:
• Normal type states the hazard.
• Bold type states how to avoid the hazard.
• Italic type states the possible consequences of not avoiding the hazard.