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Important Safety Messages
Always wear ANSI-ap-
proved goggles for eye
protection .
•
Always operate vehicle in a
well-ventilated area .
•
Always keep people, tools, and
test equipment away from all
moving or hot engine parts .
•
Before testing a vehicle, make
sure the transmission is in PARK
(automatic transmission) or
NEUTRAL (manual transmission)
and the parking brake is set .
•
Always block drive wheels and
never leave vehicle unattended
while testing .
•
Always keep a fire extinguisher
suitable for gasoline/electrical/
chemical fires redily available .
•
Never lay tools on the vehicle
battery .
•
Always use caution when work-
ing around ignition coil, distribu-
tor cap, ignition wires, and spark
plugs . Components can produce
a High Voltage while engine is
running .
•
Battery acid is caustic . If con-
tacted, rinse with water or neu-
tralize with a mild base (i .e .
baking soda) . If in eyes, flush
with water and call a physician
immediately .
•
Never smoke or have open
flames near vehicle . Vapors from
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gasoline and battery during
charge are explosive .
•
Never use the PocketScan® Code
Reader if internal circuitry has
been exposed to moisture .
Internal shorts could cause a fire
and damage .
•
Always turn ignition key OFF
when connecting or disconnect-
ing electrical components,
unless otherwise instructed .
Some vehicles are equipped with
safety air bags . Follow vehicle ser-
vice manual cautions when working
around air bag components or
wiring .
WARNING!
A vehicle airbag can open
for several minutes after
the ignition has been
turned off .
•
Always follow vehicle manufac-
turer's warnings, cautions, and
service procedures .
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