About this operating manual 1
Issue Q3
1.4
Structure of warnings
Signal word
Use in case of ...
Possible conse-
quences if the safety
advice is not ob-
served:
DANGER
Personal injury
(imminent danger)
Death or severe injuries!
WARNING
Personal injury
(potentially hazardous
situation)
Death or severe injuries!
CAUTION
Personal injury
Slight or minor injuries!
Tab. 1.1 Warning levels
The warnings are structured as follows:
Pictogram with signal word corresponding to warning level
Description of danger (type of hazard)
Description of consequences of the danger (resulting hazards)
Measures (activities) to prevent the danger
DANGER!
Type of danger (text)
Consequences of danger (text)
Prevention of danger (text)
Special safety instructions are provided at the relevant locations. These are marked
with the following symbols.
General danger point
This symbol is indicated before activities that may re-
sult in personal injury or extensive property damage.
If the source of the danger is unambiguous, this symbol is preceded by one of the follow-
ing symbols.
High voltage
This symbol is indicated before activities which pose
a risk of electric shock, possibly with fatal conse-
quences.
Hand injuries
This symbol is indicated before activities that pose a
risk of hand injury.
Warning levels
Warning signs