Safety Precautions

Purpose

To provide knowledge and precautions to customers before, during, and after using BLCKTEC Tools.

Introduction

This manual explains the most common test procedures used by experienced service technicians. Before using this product, it assumes that the user has a solid understanding of vehicle systems. When using the device, safety standards are a must. Avoid accidents that can result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle or test equipment when working on a vehicle or a product.

• 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 the vehicle ONLY in a well-ventilated area.
• To protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as hot or caustic liquids, always wear approved safety eye protection.
• When an engine is running, many parts (such as the coolant fan, pulleys, fan belt, etc.) turn at high speed. To avoid serious injury, always be aware of moving parts. Keep a safe distance from these parts as well as other potentially moving objects.
• Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running. To prevent severe burns, avoid contact with hot engine parts.
• Before starting an engine for testing or troubleshooting, make sure the parking brake is engaged. Put the transmission in the park (for automatic transmission) or neutral (for manual transmission). Block the drive wheels with suitable tire blocks.
• Connecting or disconnecting test equipment when the ignition is ON can damage test equipment and the vehicle’s electronic components. Turn the ignition OFF before connecting the tablet to or disconnecting the tablet from the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC).
• To prevent damage to the onboard computer when taking vehicle electrical measurements, always use a digital multimeter with at least 10 Megohms of impedance.
• Fuel and battery vapors are highly flammable. To prevent an explosion, keep all sparks, heated items, and open flames away from the battery and fuel vapors. DO NOT SMOKE NEAR THE VEHICLE DURING TESTING
• Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry while working on an engine. Loose clothing can get caught in the fan, pulleys, belts, etc. Jewelry is highly conductive and can cause a severe burn if it makes contact between a power source and the ground.

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