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This Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on the machine and in the manu
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al. When you see this symbol, read and understand the message, be alert to the potential
hazard in the message. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
Throughout this manual, the terms
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and IMPORTANT
are used to indicate the degree of
hazard to personnel if proper safety procedures and guidelines are not followed. The appropriate term for each message
has been selected using the following guide-lines:
In the owners manual, when a hazard is present you will see a safety message box. The box may contain:
• The safety alert symbol
• The safety term
• The safety hazard
• The safety hazard explanation
When applicable you may also see the appropriate safety label displayed with the message, as shown below.
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WARNING
Pinch Point Hazard
The top rail and beam form a poten-
tial pinch point, be aware of where
hands and feet are while adjusting
the top rail.
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Safety Label
Safety Alert
Safety Hazard
Safety Term
Safety Hazard Explanation
Safety
The safety information given in this manual does not replace any safety codes, insurance needs, government, and local laws.
DANGER
- Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury, and includes most extreme situations typical for machine compon-
ents which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING
- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, 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.
CAUTION
- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT
- Indicates a situation that could result in damage to the machine or other property.
Safety Messages
