Operating instructions WPM Data Holder
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Safety
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SAFETY
2.1
Safety instructions
These instructions contain safety notices intended to draw attention to possible dangers that
should be observed to prevent injury.
The pertinent text describes
•
the type of danger
•
the source of danger
•
the options for preventing injuries
•
the consequences in case of non-observance of the warning notices
The safety instructions are emphasised by a colour signal bar with warning triangle and signal
word.
The signal bars have the following meaning:
DANGER!
A safety notice on a red signal bar with the signal word DANGER designates a hazard
with a high risk level which, if not avoided, will result in death or severe injury.
WARNING!
A safety notice on an orange signal bar with the signal word WARNING designates a haz-
ard with a medium risk level which, if not avoided, might result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION!
A safety notice on a yellow signal bar with the signal word CAUTION designates a hazard
with a low risk level which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
2.2
General instructions
In addition to the safety notices, these instructions contain information that must be observed to
prevent property damage.
The pertinent text describes
•
the possible reason for property damage
•
the possibilities for preventing property damage
Notices of possible property damage are emphasised by a blue signal bar and the signal word
ATTENTION
.
NOTICE
Notices for the prevention of property damage are not related to possible injuries.
Furthermore, these instructions contain general information on use.
General information on use and tips for certain applications are emphasised with a blue
information symbol.
