1. Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT: To avoid electric shock, fire and/or personal
injury or damage, please read this user’s manual carefully and
follow the safety instructions.
1.1 Work Area Safety
Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches
and dark areas may cause accidents.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away
from all moving or hot engine parts.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/ chemical/
electrical nearby.
Operate the tool in a well-ventilated work area.
Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.
Do not use the tool around corrosive chemicals which can
damage the tool.
Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable to carry the
tool.
Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating
the tool.
Keep the tool dry, clean, free from oil, water and grease.
Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of
the tool when necessary.
1.2 Electrical Safety
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
Do not expose the tool to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable for carrying,
pulling, or unplugging the tool. Keep cable away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
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