Purpose Of Use; Work Area Safety - Beta 1498TB Instrucciones

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
OPERATION MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIGITAL BATTERY TESTER, 12V,
AND STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM ANALYZER, 12-24V, MANUFACTURED BY:
BETA UTENSILI S.P.A.
Via A. Volta 18, 20845, Sovico (MB) ITALY
Original documentation drawn up in ITALIAN.
CAUTION
Store the safety instructions with care and hand them over to the users.

PURPOSE OF USE

The digital battery tester can be used for the following purposes:
• analyzing motor vehicle batteries and electrical systems;
• use on 12V lead batteries, for 12V or 24V systems on motor vehicles;
• performing battery, grounding, starter and alternator tests.
The digital battery tester must not be used for the following operations:
• use on any batteries other than 12V/24V batteries;
• use outside the technical specifications contained in the TECHNICAL DATA table;
• use in humid or wet environments, or in bad weather;
• use for any applications other than stated ones.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Do not operate the battery tester in environments containing potentially explosive atmospheres or
inflammable materials, because sparks may be generated, which can ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away from your workplace while operating the battery tester.
Distractions from other people can cause you to lose control over the battery tester during use.
Do not inhale any harmful gases that may be released by the motor vehicle battery while
working on the engine.
During connection operations, keep your face away from the motor vehicle battery. The battery
contains corrosive liquid; in the event of accidental contact with your skin or eyes, rinse
immediately with water and seek medical advice.
Do not drop any metal tools on the motor vehicle battery: it may short-circuit.
Use the battery tester in a dry area, avoiding humidity.
BATTERY TESTER SAFETY
• Before use, check that the battery tester has not been damaged, and that there are no uncovered
cables or worn parts.
• Do not use the battery tester when damaged, to avoid the risk of electric shocks; do not try to open
or modify it.
• Periodically check the battery tester, the power supply cable and the clamps.
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IMPORTANT! READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE
BATTERY TESTER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY
STANDARDS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY.
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