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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / WARNINGS
Safety First!
continuity on deenergized (dead) circuits only,
never on live circuits.
DO NOT keep or use the tester in a high temperature,
high humidity, infl ammable, explosive, or within a
strong electromagnetic fi eld environment.
To avoid damage to the tester and prevent
personal injury, DO NOT rebuild this tester.
To avoid false readings that could lead to possible
electric shock or personal injury, replace the
batteries as soon as the low battery indicator
displays. Never ground yourself when taking
electrical measurements. Isolate yourself from
ground by using dry rubber insulating mats to
cover all exposed/grounded metal. Stand on
rubber mats and wear dry clothing.
Turn the tester OFF every time a test is completed.
To avoid damage to the tester caused by battery
leakage, remove the batteries and store them
properly.
If working on a vehicle, take the following added precautions:
Always wear safety eye protection.
Only work on vehicles in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid moving fan blades or any potentially moving
parts.
Avoid hot engine parts.
Put transmission in “Park” (Automatic Transmission
vehicles) or “Neutral” (Manual Transmission
vehicles). Set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition OFF before connecting or
disconnecting any testing equipment.
Put blocks on drive wheels.
To avoid damage to the tester and/or vehicle
battery, and personal injury, DO NOT put the tester
on a vehicle’s battery.
DO NOT smoke around the vehicle while testing.
DO NOT drive the vehicle while testing.
Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry when
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