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Safety Information
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For your own safety, the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the product and
vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that all instructions and safety
messages in this manual and the accompanying Important Safety Instructions
manual be read and understood by all persons operating, or coming into contact
with the product, before operating. We suggest you store a copy of each manual
near the product in sight of the operator.
For your safety, read all instructions. Use your diagnostic tools only as described in
the tool user’s manual. Use only manufacturer recommended parts and
accessories with your diagnostic tools.
This product is intended for use by properly trained and skilled professional
automotive technicians. The safety messages presented throughout this manual
and the accompanying Important Safety Instructions manual are reminders to the
operator to exercise extreme care when using this product.
There are many variations in procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing
vehicles, as well as in the skill of the individual doing the work. Because of the vast
number of test applications and variations in the products that can be tested with
this instrument, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages
to cover every situation. It is the responsibility of the automotive technician to be
knowledgeable of the system being tested. It is essential to use proper service
methods and test procedures. It is important to perform tests in an appropriate and
acceptable manner that does not endanger your safety, the safety of others in the
work area, the equipment being used, or the vehicle being tested.
It is assumed that the operator has a thorough understanding of vehicle systems
before using this product. Understanding of these system principles and operating
theories is necessary for competent, safe and accurate use of this instrument.
Before using the equipment, always refer to and follow the safety messages and
applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or
equipment being tested. Use the product only as described in it’s user manual. Use
only manufacturer recommended parts and accessories with your product.
Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual,
the accompanying Important Safety Instructions manual, and on the test
equipment.
Environmental Conditions:
• This product is intended for indoor use only
• This product is rated for Pollution Degree 2 (normal conditions)
Safety Signal Words
All safety messages contain a safety signal word that indicates the level of the
hazard. An icon, when present, gives a graphical description of the hazard. Safety
Signal words are:
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.
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