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Operating Instructions - Snap-on Equipment

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Safety Informati<strong>on</strong>For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before operating the Flexible GasAnalyzer.The Flexible Gas Analyzer is intended for use by properly trained, skilledprofessi<strong>on</strong>al automotive technicians. The safety messages presented in thissecti<strong>on</strong> and throughout this manual are reminders to the operator to exerciseextreme care when using this test instrument.There are many variati<strong>on</strong>s in procedures, techniques, tools and parts for servicingvehicles, as well as in the skill of the individual doing the work. Because of the vastnumber of test applicati<strong>on</strong>s and variati<strong>on</strong>s in the products that can be tested withthis instrument, the manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice orsafety messages to cover every situati<strong>on</strong>. It is the automotive technician'sresp<strong>on</strong>sibility to be knowledgeable of the system that is to be tested. It is essentialto use proper service methods and test procedures and to perform tests in anappropriate and acceptable manner that does not endanger your safety, the safetyof others in the work area or the equipment or vehicle being tested.It is assumed that, before using this tool, the operator has a thoroughunderstanding of vehicle systems. Understanding the principles and operatingtheories of vehicle systems is necessary for competent, safe and accurate use.Before using the Flexible Gas Analyzer, always refer to and follow the safetymessages and applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of theequipment or vehicle being tested.Read All <str<strong>on</strong>g>Instructi<strong>on</strong>s</str<strong>on</strong>g>Read all instructi<strong>on</strong>s and safety messages in this manual. All safety messages inthis secti<strong>on</strong> c<strong>on</strong>tain a signal word, a three-part message, and, in some instances,a symbol/pictorial.The signal word indicates the level of hazard in a situati<strong>on</strong>.• Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situati<strong>on</strong> which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.• Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situati<strong>on</strong> which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.• Cauti<strong>on</strong> indicates a potentially hazardous situati<strong>on</strong> which, if not avoided, mayresult in moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.Safety messages in this secti<strong>on</strong> c<strong>on</strong>tain three different type styles.• Normal type states the hazard.• Bold type states how to avoid the hazard.• Italic type states the possible c<strong>on</strong>sequences of not avoiding the hazard.An ic<strong>on</strong>, when present, gives a graphical descripti<strong>on</strong> of the potential hazard.I

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