RE 29696-01-B/2021-06-15, Bosch Rexroth AG
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1�3 Representation of information
Uniform safety instructions, symbols, terms and abbreviations are used throughout
this documentation to ensure safe and proper use of the product. For clarification,
they are explained in the sections below.
1�3�1 Safety instructions
This documentation contains safety instructions in chapter 2.6 "Product-specific
safety instructions" on page 10 and in chapter 3 "General instructions on
property damage and product damage" on page 11, as well as before a sequence
of actions or an instruction for action involving a risk of personal injury and
property damage. Always follow the measures for danger prevention associated
with the use of this product.
Safety instructions are set out as follows:
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of danger!
Consequences of noncompliance
▶ Danger prevention measures
•
Warning sign:
draws attention to the danger
•
Signal word:
identifies the degree of the danger
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Type and source of danger:
indicates the type and source of the danger
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Consequences:
describes what occurs if safety instructions are disregarded
•
Precautions:
states how the danger can be avoided
Table 2: Hazard classes as defined in ANSI Z535�6
Warning sign, signal word
Meaning
DANGER
Identifies a dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING
Identifies a dangerous situation that may result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Identifies a dangerous situation that may result in minor to
moderate injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE
Property damage: The product or surrounding area may be
damaged.
1�3�2 Symbols
The following symbols indicate notices that are not safety-relevant but increase
understanding of the documentation.
Table 3: Meaning of symbols
Symbol
Meaning
If this information is disregarded, the product cannot be used and/or
operated to its full extent.
▶
Single, independent action
1�
2�
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Numbered instruction:
The numbers indicate that the actions must be completed in order.
