Safety precautions and warnings – ScanTool Launch CReader User Manual
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LAUNCH CreaderV User’s Manual
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Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the
CreaderV, please read this instruction manual first carefully and
observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever
working on a vehicle:
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Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
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Do not attempt to operate or observe the tool while driving a
vehicle. Operating or observing the tool will cause driver
distraction and could cause a fatal accident.
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Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
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Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from
all moving or hot engine parts.
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Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases
are poisonous.
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Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while running tests.
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Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil,
distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components
create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
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Put the transmission in P (for A/T) or N (for M/T) and make sure
the parking brake is engaged.
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Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical
fires nearby.
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Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition
is on or the engine is running.
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Keep the CreaderV dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a
mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the
CreaderV, when necessary.
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