13.
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
14.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the
“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.
WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum pressure capacity of this tool
(300 PSI/20 BAR). Exceeding the maximum pressure capacity could cause
serious personal injury and/or property damage.
3.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Compression Tester. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for
a replacement.
4.
Prior to using the Compression Tester, make sure to read and understand
all warnings, safety precautions, and instructions as outlined in the
manufacturer’s instruction manual for the engine you will test.
5.
When warming up an engine in preparation for compression testing, make
sure the vehicle’s transmission is placed in “PARK”, (or neutral for a
manual transmission) and the emergency brake is applied.
6.
Always keep hands and fingers away from the moving parts and hot parts
of the vehicle’s engine.
7.
WARNING! The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemi-
cal known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other
reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)
8.
WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s)
before using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. In addition,
people with pacemakers should adhere to the following: Caution is necessary
when near the coil, spark plug cables, or distributor of a running engine. The
engine should always be off if adjustments are to be made to the distributor.
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2.
WARNING! Use the Compression Tester only in well ventilated areas.
A running gasoline engine produces carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide
fumes are a colorless, odorless, gas that, if inhaled, can cause serious
injury or death.
