2. | User Information
2. User Information
2.1. Safety Precautions
2.1.1. General Safety Precautions
• The HG-VCI PC is intended for use on motor vehicles only. It is a precondition for the use of the HG-VCI PC that the
user has knowledge of automotive technology and is therefore aware of the sources of danger and risks in the work-
shop and on motor vehicles.
• Please read the entire user manual of the mega macs PC SE thoroughly and carefully before using the device.
• All notes given in the individual sections of this user manual apply. It is important to regard the following measures
and safety precautions.
• Furthermore, pay attention to all general instructions from labour inspectorates, trade associations and vehicle man-
ufacturers as well as all laws, legal ordinances and instructions which have to be commonly obeyed by a repair shop.
2.1.2. Safety Precautions – Risk of Injury
When working on the vehicle, there is a risk of injury through rotating parts or rolling of the vehicle. Therefore regard the
following:
• Protect vehicle against rolling away.
• Additionally place gear selector lever of AT vehicles to park position.
• Deactivate the start/stop system to avoid an inadvertent engine startup.
• Connect the device to the vehicle only when ignition is switched off.
• Do not reach into rotating parts while the engine is running.
• Do not run cables near rotating parts.
• Check the high-voltage parts for damage.
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Hella Gutmann
mega macs PC SE