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SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal
word for each has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards
that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices and indicate potential failure or damage
to equipment.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO
INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
THIS SYMBOL MEANS:
This section is composed of various warnings and safety tips.
Read and learn all the information in this section before you attempt
to use your attachment.
Also read your machines owner’s manual before using your equipment. This knowledge will help you operate
your unit safely.
Do not take this information lightly, it is presented for your benefit and for the benefit of others working around
you.
The “Safety Alert Symbol” will be used throughout this manual. It will appear with the word
DANGER,
WARNING,
or
CAUTION
,
and a safety message pertaining to the specific topic being covered. Take the time to read these messages as you come across them.
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