General information – Equus 3145 - Digital Ford Code Reader (1981 - 1995) User Manual
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General Information
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Chapter 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To avoid personal injury, instrument damage and/or
damage to equipment under test; do not operate the
Ford Digital Code Reader before reading this manual.
This manual describes common test procedures used by
experienced service personnel and technicians. Many test
procedures require precautions to avoid accidents that can
result in personal injury, and/or vehicle or equipment damage.
Always read your vehicle’s service manual and follow its safety
precautions before any test or service procedure is performed.
a.
When an engine is running, it produces carbon monoxide
(a toxic and poisonous gas). To prevent serious injury or
death from carbon monoxide poisoning, operate a vehicle
ONLY in a well-ventilated area.
b.
To protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as hot
or caustic liquids, always wear approved safety eye
protection.
c.
When an engine is running, several objects rotate at a
very high rate of speed (cooling fan, pulleys, fan belt etc.).
To avoid serious injury, always be conscious of moving
parts, and keep a safe distance from all these items as
well as other potentially moving objects.
d.
Engine parts become extremely hot when the engine is
running. To prevent severe burns, avoid contact with hot
engine parts.
e.
Before starting an engine for troubleshooting, make sure
the parking brake is engaged. Put the transmission in
“park” (for automatic transmission) or “neutral” (for
manual transmission). Block the drive wheels with a
suitable blocking device.
f.
Connecting or disconnecting test equipment when the
ignition is “on” can cause a spark. This spark is
potentially damaging to the test equipment and to the
vehicle’s electronic components. Always turn the ignition
“off” before connecting or disconnecting any test
equipment.
g.
To prevent damage to the on-board computer when taking
vehicle electrical measurements, always use a digital
multimeter with at least 10 Megohms of impedance.
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