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Safety Precautions
For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before operating your
Scan Tool. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test
procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment
being tested.
The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s
manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when
using this test instrument.
Read All Instructions
Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in
this manual and on the test equipment. Safety messages in this section
of the manual contain a signal word with a three-part message and, in
some instances, an icon.
Safety Messages
Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and
equipment damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal
word. The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.
The types of safety messages are.
Indicates a possible hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury to
operator or bystanders.
Indicates a possible hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury to
operator or bystanders.
Indicates a possible hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury to
operator or bystanders.
Indicates a condition which, if not avoided, may result
in damage to test equipment or vehicle.
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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
IMPORTANT