Electronic Tools – Maintenance & Care

Electronic Tool Maintenance & Care

As you might imagine, electronic tools have sensitive internal components. These components are the brains that allow these devices to produce highly accurate results. As such, they must be protected from extremes of heat, cold, moisture, dust and impact.

Virtually every tool has the capability to be easily re-calibrated in the event it gets out of adjustment. The trick is to minimize abuse. The tools are constructed from rugged materials, however, the temptation is to treat these tools just like the old tools which were commonly left out in the rain or dropped from the scaffolding. Do that with these tools, and you will regret it!

Each of the tools has specific care instructions. Most of them come with foam padded carrying and storage cases that offer superb protection when not in use. All of the manufacturers recommend that these cases be used when the tool is not in use.

Extreme heat can sometimes damage electronics. Be sure to read the owner's manuals about this topic. Leaving these tools on the dashboard of your truck or car may not be the best thing to do. Temperatures can climb dramatically inside of closed cars and trucks in summer months. Use common sense!

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