573102 | REV. A | 07.2015
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
CP9680
AutoScanner® Plus
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Safety Precautions
For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before
operating your scan tool. Always refer to and follow
safety messages and test procedures provided by the
manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment being tested.
The safety messages presented below and throughout
this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to
exercise extreme care when using this test instrument.
1.1
Read All Instructions
Read and understand the user guide
before operating the tool.
Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and
instructions in this manual and on the test equipment.
Safety messages in this section of the manual contain a
signal word with a three-part message and, in some
instances, an icon.
1.2
Safety Messages
Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal
injury and equipment damage. All safety messages are
introduced by a signal word. The signal word indicates
the level of the hazard in a situation. The types of safety
messages are.
DANGER
Indicates a possible hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury to operator or bystanders.
WARNING
Indicates a possible hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury to operator or bystanders.
CAUTION
Indicates a possible hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in moderate
or minor injury to operator or bystanders.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a condition which, if not avoided, may
result in damage to test equipment or vehicle.
2
Important Safety Warnings
and Instructions
WARNING
Risk of electric shock.
•
Do not exceed voltage limits between
inputs indicated in the Specifications.
•
Use extreme caution when working
with circuits that have voltage greater
than 60 volts DC or 24 volts AC.
Electric shock can cause injury.
WARNING
Risk of poisoning.
•
Safety goggles and protective clothing must
be worn by the operator and any bystanders.
–
Even if everyday glasses have
impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses, and may not
provide adequate protection.
•
Do not use this scan tool in environ-
ments where explosive vapors may
collect. These areas include:
–
below-ground pits.
–
confined areas.
–
areas that are less than 18 inches
above floor.
•
Use this scan tool in locations with
mechanical ventilation providing at
least 4 air changes per hour.
•
Flammable fuel and vapors can ignite.
•
Do not smoke, strike a match, or cause
a spark in the vicinity of the battery.
Battery gases can ignite.
•
Avoid making an accidental connection
between the battery terminals. Do not place
uninsulated metal tools on the battery.
•
When removing battery cables, remove
the ground cable first.
•
Avoid sparks when connecting or dis-
connecting power leads to the battery.
•
Make sure ignition is off, headlights
and other accessories are off and
vehicle doors are closed before dis-
connecting the battery cables.
–
This also helps prevent damage to
on-board computer systems.
•
Always disconnect the battery ground
connections before servicing electri-
cal system components.
Explosion can cause injury.
