Operating manual VAS 5051B A01.4 08/04 All rights reserved.
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12. Warning!
Electrical ignition systems carry currents of up to approx. 30 kV. Observe general safety
guidelines for workshops at all times.
13. Warning!
If you open the tester or its accessories without authorisation or carry out improper alte-
rations to them, considerable risk to you and to the device may result.
14. Caution!
Fluctuations and deviations in the power supply beyond the permitted range of toler-
ance can lead to malfunctions and damage.
15. Caution!
VAS 5051 - changing fuse
For inline current measurement with the VAS 5051, only a replacement fuse of the
same type and same amperage may be installed in order to avoid risks of fire and to
protect the device. To order original parts, refer to the corresponding chapters of the
Operating Manual.
16. Caution!
when connecting other vehicle makes
The VAS 505x diagnostic devices were developed for vehicles from the Volkswagen
group. If the tester is connected directly to vehicles from other manufacturers, damage
to the vehicle could result.
Therefore if vehicles of other makes are to be tested using the general OBD functions in
the self-diagnosis application, the OBD adapter cable VAS 5052/16 needs to be con-
nected between the diagnostic cable and the diagnostic connection on the vehicle (with
fewer cable connections).
17. Caution!
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Battery change may only be performed by qualified personel.
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Do not short out the battery.
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Do not incinerate the battery.
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Dispose/recycle the battery in accordance with local environmental regulations.
