1 Safety
1.3.1. Safety signals in the manual
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1.3 Safety related instructions
1.3.1. Safety signals in the manual
Introduction to safety signals
This section specifies all dangers that can arise when doing the work described in this manual.
Each danger consists of:
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A caption specifying the danger level (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) and the
type of danger.
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A brief description of what will happen if the operator/service personnel do not
eliminate the danger.
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An instruction on how to eliminate the danger to simplify doing the work.
Danger levels
The table below defines the captions specifying the danger levels used throughout this
manual.
Symbol
Designation
Significance
danger
DANGER
Warns that an accident will occur if the instructions
are not followed, resulting in a serious or fatal injury
and/or severe damage to the product. It applies to
warnings that apply to danger with, for example,
contact with high voltage electrical units, explosion
or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of crushing,
impact, fall from height, etc.
warning
WARNING
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions
are not followed that can lead to serious injury,
possibly fatal, and/or great damage to the product. It
applies to warnings that apply to danger with, for
example, contact with high voltage electrical units,
explosion or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of
crushing, impact, fall from height, etc.
Electrical shock
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
Warns for electrical hazards which could result in
severe personal injury or death.
caution
CAUTION
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions
are not followed that can result in injury and/or
damage to the product. It also applies to warnings of
risks that include burns, eye injury, skin injury,
hearing damage, crushing or slipping, tripping,
impact, fall from height, etc. Furthermore, it applies
to warnings that include function requirements when
fitting and removing equipment where there is a risk
of damaging the product or causing a breakdown.
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