Important safety instructions, Risk of explosion – IPA Tools 9001 Pulsar Master Kit User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

t This manual contains safety and operating instructions for the

PULSAR

. Refer to this manual for information on safe

operation.

t Read, understand and follow all safety messages and

instructions printed in this manual and on the equipment before
operating.

t

“DANGER” indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, results in death or serious injury to the operator or
bystanders.

t

“WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.

t An icon, when present, gives a graphical description of the

potential hazard.

BATTERY GASES, TESTER PREPARATION

AND TESTER LOCATION

RISK OF EXPLOSION:

t Gases produced by a battery are highly

explosive.

t Wear safety goggles and protective clothing (user and bystander.)
t Use in an area having at least 4 air changes per hour.
t Read, understand and follow all instructions for battery, vehicle

and any equipment used near battery.

t Do not smoke, strike a match, place metal tools on battery or

cause a spark in the vicinity of the battery. When removing
battery cables, be sure to remove the ground cable first.

t Clean terminal before charging battery. During cleaning, keep

airborne corrosion from eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda
and water to neutralize acid and to help eliminate airborne
corrosion.

t Never allow clamps on tester cables to touch one another.
t Do not expose tester to rain, snow, or wet conditions.
t Do not allow battery gases or acid to contact tester.

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