5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 SAFETY INFORMATION
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the equipment and
vehicles, read this manual thoroughly before operating your code reader. The safety messages
presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise
extreme care when using this device. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test
procedures provided by vehicle manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all safety messages
and instructions in this manual.
5.2 SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS USED
We provide safety messages to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Below are
signal words we used to indicate the hazard level in a condition.
Danger:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Warning:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Caution:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate
or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.
5.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
And always use your code reader as described in the user’s manual, and follow all safety
messages.
WARNING:
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Do not route the test cable in a manner that would interfere with driving controls.
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Do not exceed voltage limits between inputs specified in this user’s manual.
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Always wear ANSI approved goggles to protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as
hot or caustic liquids.
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Fuel, oil vapours, hot steam, hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant and other debris
produced by a malfunction engine can cause serious injury or death. Do not use the code
reader in areas where explosive vapour may collect, such as in below-ground pits, confined
areas, or areas that are less than 18 inches (45 cm) above the floor.
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Do not smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark near the vehicle while testing and keep all
sparks, heated items and open flames away from the battery and fuel / fuel vapours as they
are highly flammable.
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Keep a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline, chemical and electrical fires in
work area.
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Always be aware of rotating parts that move at high speed when an engine is running and
keep a safe distance from these parts as well as other potentially moving objects to avoid
serious injury.
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Do not touch engine components that get very hot when an engine is running to avoid severe
burns.
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Block drive wheels before testing with engine running. Put the transmission in park (for
automatic transmission) or neutral (for manual transmission). And never leave a running
engine unattended.
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Do not wear jewellery or loose fitting clothing when working on engine.
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9. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
9.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
Warning!
Read the instruction manual.
Do not dispose of WEEE*
unsorted municipal waste.
