3 Safety Instructions
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3 Safety Instructions
3.1 Used Symbols and Signal Words
2Explanations on the Valuation of the Degrees of Danger:
The general warning symbol indicates the risk of personal injuries or death. In the text sec-
tion the general warning symbol is used in conjunction with the signal words described
below.
DANGER
Warnings in high degree of risk
Indicates a high-risk, imminently hazardous situation which will result in death or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING
Warnings in medium degree of risk
Indicates a possible danger with medium risk which may result in a life-threatening situa-
tion or (severe) bodily injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Warnings in low-risk or property damages
Indicates a possible danger with moderate risk which may result in minor or mod-erate
personal injury or material damage if not avoided.
WARNING
Danger by electric voltage
Indicates a hazard with a high risk of electric shock which may result in a life-threatening
situation or (severe) bodily injury if it is not avoided.
Important Note
Contains information that should be highlighted.
Indicates a potentially damaging situation which can result in a damage of the product or
an object in its environment.
Note
Contains information and facts.
