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Section 2 General Information
2.1 Safety Information
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or
operating this equipment. Pay attention to all danger and caution
statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the
operator or damage to the equipment.
To ensure that the protection provided by this equipment is not
impaired, do not use or install this equipment in any manner other
than that specified in this manual.
In addition to the instructions in this manual, users must comply
with the national general safety and accident prevention regulations
of the country in which the instrument is used.
2.1.1 Use of Hazard Information
DANGER
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Important Note: Information that requires special emphasis.
Note: Information that supplements points in the main text.
2.1.2 Precautionary Labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury
or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed. A symbol,
if noted on the instrument, will be included with a danger or caution
statement in the manual.
This symbol, if noted on the instrument, references the instruction manual for operation and/or safety information.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems after 12
August of 2005. In conformity with European local and national regulations (EU Directive 2002/96/EC), European
electrical equipment users must now return old or end-of life equipment to the Producer for disposal at no charge to
the user.
Note: For return for recycling, please contact the equipment producer or supplier for instructions on how to return
end-of-life equipment, producer-supplied electrical accessories, and all auxiliary items for proper disposal.
This symbol, if noted on the product, indicates the need for protective eye wear.