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PRODUCT WARNINGS
• Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is
adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the Vacuum Pump in areas near
flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp or wet
location.
• Maintain labels and nameplates on this product. These carry important information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Performance Tool for a replacement.
• Keep the handles of the Vacuum Pump dry, clean, and free from brake fluid, oil, and grease.
• Prior to using the Vacuum Pump make sure to read and understand all warnings,
safety precautions, and instructions as outlined in the vehicle manufacturer's
instruction manual. Every vehicle has specific measurement values for vacuum related
readings. It is beyond the scope of this manual to properly describe the correct
procedure and test data for each vehicle.
WARNING: Carbon monoxide is produced while a vehicle's engine is operating and is
deadly in a closed environment. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the work area may not
be vented properly. Get fresh air immediately.
• Prior to using the Vacuum Pump, make sure to place the vehicle's transmission in
"PARK" (if automatic) or "NEUTRAL" (if manual). Then, block the tires with chocks.
• Be alert for hot engine parts to avoid accidental burns.
• Avoid accidental fire and/or explosion. Do not smoke near engine fuel and battery
components.
• Use the Brake Bleeder only with brake fluid. Do not attempt to use the tool to siphon
any other liquids. Damage to the internal chamber and seal, or future brake fluid
contamination ma result.
• Follow guidelines for proper brake fluid disposal. Used brake fluid should be removed
from the vehicle and properly recycled. Many states require recycling. Contact your local
solid/liquid waste authority for information on recycling. Do not reuse old brake fluid.
• Brake fluid is corrosive. Avoid spilling it on the vehicle's exterior, it can harm automobile paint.
WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this
product on a running engine. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. In addition, people with
pacemakers should adhere to the following: 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.
WARNING: Always release the vacuum in the Vacuum Pump before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning.
• Before each use: Inspect the general condition of the Vacuum Pump. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged Hoses, loose
connections, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If a problem
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment.
WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand
that common sense and caution are factors which can not be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.
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