11.
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
12.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions
in the Maintenance and Servicing section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury.
13.
Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit.
Make sure there
is adequate surrounding workspace. Keep the work area free of obstructions, grease,
oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
14.
Maintain labels and nameplates on this product.
These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact FOT for a replacement.
15.
Keep the handle dry, clean, and free from brake fluid, oil, and grease.
16.
Before use read and understand all warnings, safety precautions, and instructions
as outlined in the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual.
Every vehicle has specific
measurement values for vacuum related readings. It is beyond the scope of this manual
to properly describe the correct procedure and test data for each vehicle.
17.
Carbon monoxide is produced while a vehicle’s engine is operating and is deadly
in a closed environment.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,
with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the work area may not
be vented properly. Get fresh air immediately.
18.
Prior to using the Vacuum Pump, make sure to place the vehicle’s transmission
in “PARK” (if automatic) or “NEUTRAL” (if manual). Then, block the tires with
chocks.
19.
Be alert for hot engine parts to avoid accidental burns.
20.
Avoid accidental fire and/or explosion. Do not smoke near engine fuel and
battery components.
21.
Use the Brake Bleeder only with brake fluid.
Do not attempt to use the tool to
siphon any other liquids. Damage to the internal chamber and seal, or future brake
fluid contamination may result.
22.
Follow guidelines for proper brake fluid disposal.
Used brake fluid should be
removed from the vehicle and properly recycled. Many states require recycling.
Contact your local solid/liquid waste authority for information on recycling. Do not
reuse old brake fluid.
23.
Brake fluid may damage paint.
Clean up spilled fluid quickly.
24. The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249, et seq.)
25. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover
all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand
that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
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