LAUNCH CRT  501  Series  User  Manual                                                                  
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•  Caution: This tool contains an internal Lithium Polymer battery. The battery 
can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of 
re or burns, do not disassemble, crush, pierce or dispose of the battery in 
re or water.
•  This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item.
•  Do not expose the device to rain or wet conditions.
•  Do not place the device on any unstable surface.
•  Never leave the device unattended during charging process. The device 
must be placed on a non-ammable surface during charging.
•  Handle the device with care. If the device is dropped, check for breakage 
and any other conditions that my aect its operation.
•  Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence 
of ammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.
•  Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a mild detergent 
on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the device when necessary.
•  People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. 
Electromagnetic elds in close  proximity to heart pacemaker  could cause 
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
•  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 will 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 work area: 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 P (for A/T) or N (for M/T) and make sure the parking 
brake is engaged.
•  Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical fires