Safety Cautions - Topdon TORNADO 4000 Benutzerhandbuch

Safety Cautions

For your safety, the safety of others, and to avoid any damage to the product and your
vehicle, carefully read and make sure you fully understand this manual's safety
instructions in its entirety. You must read the vehicle's service manual, the battery
manufacturer's specific safeguards, and observe the stated precautions or instructions
before and during any test or service procedure.
ONLY OPERATE TESTS IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA since the vehicle produces
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carbon monoxide when the engine is running.
ALWAYS WEAR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION to prevent damage from sharp
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objects and/or caustic liquids.
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF MOVING PARTS (such as coolant fans, pulleys, belts, etc.)
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since they spin or turn at high speeds when the engine is running.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT ENGINE PARTS to prevent severe burns. The motor's parts
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can get extremely hot when the engine is running.
ALWAYS SHIFT THE GEAR TO PARK (FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) OR TO
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NEUTRAL (FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AND MAKE SURE THE PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED.
ALWAYS USE A DIGITAL MULTIMETER WITH AT LEAST 10 MEGAOHMS OF
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IMPEDANCE when conducting electrical tests on vehicles to prevent damage to
on-board electronic components.
DO NOT SMOKE ANYWHERE NEAR THE VEHICLE when testing. The fuel and
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battery vapours are highly flammable.
DO NOT CUT THE PRODUCT'S CORDS OR SUBMERGE THEM IN WATER. The
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product is an electrical device that can cause shock and severe burns.
WARNING: Battery acid is extremely corrosive. If acid gets into your eyes, RINSE
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THEM THOROUGHLY WITH COLD RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES
AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. If battery acid contacts your skin
or clothing, WASH IT IMMEDIATELY WITH A SOLUTION OF WATER AND BAKING
SODA.
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