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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the equipment and
vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the accompanying
Important Safety Instructions
be read and understood by all persons operating, or coming into contact with, the equipment. We
suggest you store a copy near the unit in sight of the operator.
This product is intended for use by properly trained and skilled professional automotive
technicians. The safety messages presented throughout this manual are reminders to the
operator to exercise extreme care when using this test instrument.
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 automotive
technician’s responsibility 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
equipment only as described in this manual.
Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual, the
accompanying safety manual, and on the test equipment.
Safety Message Conventions
Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All safety
messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level.
'$1*( 5
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
:$51 ,1*
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury to the operator or to bystanders.
&$87,21
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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