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Safety Information
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For your own safety, the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the product and vehicles upon
which it is used, it is important that all instructions and safety messages in this manual and in the
Important Safety Instructions
(included with the Thermal Imager) be read and understood by all
persons operating, or coming into contact with the product, before operating. We suggest you
store a copy of each, near the product in sight of the operator.
For your safety, read all instructions. Use your diagnostic tools only as described in the tool user’s
manual. Use only manufacturer recommended parts and accessories with your diagnostic tools.
This product is intended for use by properly trained and skilled professional automotive
technicians. The safety messages presented throughout this manual and in the supplied
Important Safety Instructions
are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using
this product.
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 responsibility of
the automotive technician 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
product only as described in it’s user manual. Use only manufacturer recommended parts and
accessories with your product.
Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual, the supplied
Important Safety Instructions
, and on the test equipment.
Environmental Conditions:
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This product is intended for indoor use only
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This product is rated for Pollution Degree 2 (normal conditions)
