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1.1 Description of Safety Alert Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation. If this is not avoided, death or
serious injury could occur.
Indicates a possible hazard. Care should be taken or death or serious injury
may result.
Indicates a possible hazard. Care should be taken or slight or minor injury
may result.
Describes a possibly harmful situation. Care should be taken to avoid damage
to the system and surroundings.
This is not a safety symbol. This symbol indicates important information.
Warning of a general hazard. The type of hazard is determined by the
specific warning text.
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage and its effects.
Beware of hot surfaces.
Beware of suspended loads.
Precautions when handling electrostatic sensitive components.
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