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1.7 Safety signals in the manual
Introduction to safety signals
This section specifies all safety signals used in the user manuals. Each signal
consists of:
• A caption specifying the hazard level (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION)
and the type of hazard.
• Instruction about how to reduce the hazard to an acceptable level.
• A brief description of remaining hazards, if not adequately reduced.
Hazard levels
The table below defines the captions specifying the hazard levels used throughout
this manual.
For more information, see standard ISO 13849.
Significance Designation Symbol
Signal word used to indicate an imminently hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, will result in ser-
ious injury. DANGER
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury. WARNING
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation related to electrical hazards which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury. ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in slight
injury. CAUTION
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe
damage to the product. ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD)
Signal word used to indicate important facts and
conditions. NOTE
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