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Safety Precautions
This user guide describes the
features of the tool and provides
step-by-step instructions for
operating the tool . Always refer
to and follow safety messages
and test procedures provided by
the manufacturer of the vehicle
and the tool .
Read and understand
the user guide before
operating the tool .
An undetected or uncorrected
vehicle malfunction could cause
a serious, even fatal, accident .
Important safety information in
this user guide is intended to
protect the user, bystanders, and
the vehicle .
Signal Words and Symbols
WARNING!
Indicates a possible
hazardous situation
that, if not avoided,
could result in death
or serious injury to op-
erator or bystanders .
NOTICE
Indicates a condition
that may result in lost
information .
B Indicates a single-
step procedure .
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Important Safety
Messages
WARNING!
This tool may not
detect every malfunc-
tion . Do not take
chances with brakes,
steering, or other vital
functions of the vehi-
cle . A serious accident
could result .
Always wear ANSI-
approved goggles for
eye protection .
•
Before testing a vehicle, make
sure the transmission is in
PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or NEUTRAL (manual
transmission) and the parking
brake is set .
•
Never lay tools on the vehi-
cle battery .
•
Battery acid can burn . If
contacted, rinse with water
or neutralize with a mild
base such as baking soda . If
you splash your eyes, flush
with water and call a physi-
cian immediately .
•
Never smoke or have open
flames near vehicle. Vapors
from gasoline and battery
are explosive .
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