General information
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The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages resulting from:
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Improper mounting and installation
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Failure to observe the operating manual
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Unintended and improper use
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Use outside of the operating limits
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Use of insufficiently qualified / trained personnel
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Use of unauthorised spare parts and accessories
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Modifications to the product
1.3 Structure of the safety notices
SIGNAL WORD!
Type and source of the danger
Possible consequence(s) if disregarded
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Preventive measures
Pictogram
Signal word
Meaning
Consequences
if disregarded
EXAMPLES:
General danger
Specific danger,
e.g. electric shock
DANGER!
Imminent danger
Death or severe bodily
injuries
WARNING!
Potentially hazardous
situation
Death or serious bodily
injuries
CAUTION!
Potentially hazardous
situation
Minor bodily injuries
CAUTION!
Possible material
damage
Damage to the
product/system or its
surroundings
NOTE!
Useful note or tip.
Simplifies handling of
the product/system