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2. Safety
The chapter on Safety contains information which
must be observed to ensure your personal safety
and avoid material damage.
2.1
Display of warning notices and safety
information
The warning notices shown below
·are found throughout all of the documentation,
·can be found on the devices themselves.
·indicate potential risks and hazards,
·underscore aspects of the information provided
that clarifies or simplifies procedures.
The additional symbol on the device itself in-
dicates an electrical danger that can result in
serious injuries or death.
This general warning symbol draws attention to a
possible risk of injury. Be certain to observe all of
the information listed under this symbol in order to
avoid possible injury or even death.
2.2
Hazard levels
Warning and safety information is marked by a
warning symbol, and the hazard levels are shown
as follows, depending on the degree of hazard:
DANGER
Warns of an imminent danger which, if not avoid-
ed, results in serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
Warns of a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Warns of an immediately hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, can result in minor or mod-
erate injury.
ATTENTION
Warns of an immediately hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, can result in material or envi-
ronmental damage.
INFORMATION
Indicates procedures in which there is
no
hazard
of personal injury or material damage.
2.3
Product safety
The device reflects current engineering practice
and accepted safety standards, but hazards can
arise nonetheless.
Observe the safety regulations and warning no-
tices. If notices are disregarded, this can lead to
personal injury and/or damage to the product.
Every type of tampering with or use of this device,
·which goes beyond the mechanical, electrical or
other operating limits can lead to personal injury
and/or damage to the product;
·constitutes “misuse” and/or “negligence” under
the product’s warranty and thus voids the war-
ranty for any possible resulting damage.
