GXT Ferret 80 User manual

POWER LEADS
The RED clip connects to the POS terminal on a 12 volt battery.
The BLACK clip connects to the NEG battery terminal. The pow er
should be at least 10 volts, and not over 16 volts, to assure re-
li able op er a tion. Current draw is 0.2 amp without the fl ash, and
about 0.5 amp while fl ashing at 1800 RPM. Strobe fl ash intensity
is reg u lat ed and is not affected by voltage. The light will not be
harmed if the leads are con nect ed incorrectly.
INDUCTIVE SPARK PICKUP
Latch the pickup around the reference spark plug wire (usually
#1) so that spark current impulses are detected. The best pickup
ar range ment is next to the dis trib u tor with the label facing toward
the spark plug end. This pro vides the cleanest signal and keeps
the pickup away from the hot exhaust man i fold.
Leave the Pickup Latch Open when not in use.
The magnetic cores are made of ferrite ceramic and, when kept
apart, they are less likely to break if the pickup is dropped.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, & TECH SUPPORT
When cleaning the timing light, use a cloth dampened with
waterless hand cleaner. DO NOT use solvents such as acetone
and benzene, which can be absorbed by and damage plastics.
Promptly remove pen e trat ing oils, gas o line, and battery acid.
For repair service or support, contact Ferret In stru ments, Inc.
at [phone], or [phone], 1310 Higgins Drive,
Che boyg an, MI 49721
Ferret 80
Power Timing Light
Eluminator™ Optics
5 Times the brightness
of ordinary Timing Lights
Durable Spark Pickup
Glass Reinforced Plastic resists heat and
protects you from electrical shock
Durable ABS Housing
Protects the timing light from accidents
Designed for the Pro
Stands up to repeated use
Tech Support Hotline
[phone]
2 Year Limited
Warranty
GxT, Inc.
520 MM Riggs Drive
Cheboygan, MI 49721
[phone]
Fax [phone]
www.gxtauto.com
Get a Molded Black Plastic
Storage Case for $12.00
Send this coupon along with: the UPC code, a copy of
your re ceipt, the serial number of the timing light, and
a check or money order for $12 to the address list ed to
the right. A Storage case will be shipped promptly via
the United States Postal System. Offer good only in the
United States. Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
Spark Pickup
Spark Pickup
around #1 Wire
Connect to Bat-
tey for Power
tey for Power

FERRET BRAND LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
GxT, Inc. of Cheboygan Michigan, warrants to the original purchaser that FERRET brand products are
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. Our sole
obligation for a product within the above warranties will be to repair or replace, at our option, any defective
parts and return the product to the sender within the U.S.A., shipping prepaid, if it is sent to our Repair
Department shipping prepaid and accompanied by proof of purchase.
This Warranty does not apply to products which have been altered outside the factory; or repaired by any-
one other than the factory or its authorized service centers; or which have been damaged from accidents,
negligence, or abuse; or have been used differently than described in the printed instructions. Please note
that wear and tear on leads and replacement of consumable items such as: NOx Sensors, Oxygen Sen-
sors, and paper, is not covered by warranty.
GxT Inc.ʼs sole liability and buyerʼs exclusive remedy is limited to repair or replacement of the product
as stated in the Limited Product Warranty. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND GxT, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on the length of implied warranties nor exclusion or limitations of in-
cidental or consequential damages, so that the above limitations and/or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state
to state.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not look into the light beam. Internal eye burns may be the result. The pain usually starts in a day or two.
• Do not touch rotating engine parts that appear stopped or slowed under the strobe light fl ashes.
• Always wear an eye shield when testing vehicles. Be extra careful near batteries and moving parts.
• Battery gas is highly explosive.
a. If a battery explodes, fl ush the acid away from person's skin with generous amounts of water. Follow up
with a neutralizing solution of baking soda and then more water. Med i cal treatment for acid burns may be
necessary.
Treat clothing, vehicle parts, and equipment similarly. Any acid traces inside equipment must be re moved
by generous rinsing. Dry off equipment afterwards and place in a warm 50° C
(120° F) oven until thoroughly dry.
b. Never use a wrench on the ungrounded battery terminal until the grounded one has been dis con nect ed.
Contact between the vehicle body metal and the "hot" terminal can cause sparks to ignite gas or even
weld tools into a battery short circuit.
c. Keep the space around a battery well ventilated.
d. Do not make sparks or allow fl ames near batteries.
• Before working on a vehicle, set the brakes and block the wheels. Beware of au to mat ic parking brake re-
leas es.
• Keep your work area well ventilated and free of exhaust. Engine exhaust contains deadly poisons.
• Avoid electrical shocks caused by getting too close to live ignition wires or touching the coil TACH ter mi nal. A
person's reaction near a running engine can be more damaging than the shock.
• Keep spark producing devices at least 0.5m (18") above the fl oor to reduce the hazard of igniting gasoline
vapor.
• Do not let test leads wind up in a fan or pulley. Route leads away.
• Remove fi nger rings and metal wristbands. They can short terminals and become very hot from electric cur-
rent.
Ferret 80
Power Timing Light