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parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
7. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles.
Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood, and
chemical dusts and mists.
8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or
across running machines.
9. Maintain tools with care. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them
repaired by a qualified technician. The handles must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil
and grease at all times.
10. Disconnect power. Disconnect Load Tester from battery when not in use.
11. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this
tool. Do not operate any tool when you are tired.
12. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for any broken parts and any other condition that may affect
proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a
qualified technician. Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn on and off properly.
13. Guard against short circuits. Never make contact between battery terminals with
anything metal during load testing.
14. Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning
labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgment or reflexes are
impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.
15. Maintenance. For your safety, a qualified technician should perform service and
maintenance as needed.
16. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this
product. Electromagnetic fields, caused by running engines, in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
• Caution is necessary when near the coil, spark plug cables, or distributor of a running
engine. The engine should always be off if adjustments are to be made to the distributor.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. When connecting the Battery Cables to the battery, avoid creating sparks; especially
when the battery is being charged. Explosive gases are created.
2. Do not touch the cooling vents on the Load Tester during or immediately after testing
the battery. They become very hot.
3. When placing the Load Tester in the vehicle’s engine compartment, take special care
that the metal housing of the Tester does not come in contact with either terminal of the
battery or other electrical connections.