1.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
WARNING
WARNING RISK OF
1.1 Read the entire manual before using
this product. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
1.2 This tester is not intended for use by
persons
(including
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the tester by a
person responsible for their safety.
1.3 Do not operate the tester if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped
or otherwise damaged in any way; take
it to a qualified serviceperson.
1.4 Do not disassemble the tester; take it
to a qualified service personwhen
2.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES.
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a
spark or flame in the vicinity of
a battery or engine.
2.2 Remove personal metal items such as
rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
OR FIRE.
WARNING
children)
with
1.6 To reduce the risk of a battery
2.3 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of
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service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES.
1.5 WORKING IN THE
VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID
BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE
GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY
OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT
IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EACH TIME YOU USE THE TESTER.
explosion, follow these instructions
and those published by the battery
manufacturer and the manufacturer
of any equipment you intend to use in
the vicinity of the battery. Review the
cautionary markings on these products
and on the engine.
a short-circuit current high enough to
weld a ring or the like to metal, causing
a severe burn.
dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery or
other electrical part that may cause an
explosion.