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Safety warnings (warning notes)
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Safety warnings (warning notes) Adapter kit BF20 Vario; BF20L Vario ; Version 1.4.7
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Safety warnings (warning notes)
2.1
Classification of hazards
We classify the safety warnings into various levels. The table below gives an overview of the
classification of symbols (pictograms) and warnings for the specific danger and its (possible)
consequences.
2.1.1
Glossary of symbols
Picto-
gram
Alarm expres-
sion
Definition/Consequences
Danger!
Imminent danger that will cause serious injury or death to
personal.
WARNING!
Risk: A danger that might cause serious injury or death to
personal.
CAUTION!
Danger of unsafe procedure that might cause injury to
personal or damage to property.
ATTENTION!
Situation that could cause damage to the machine and
product and other types of damage.
No risk of injury to personal.
INFORMATION
Application tips and other important or useful information
and notes.
No dangerous or harmful consequences for personal or
objects.
In the case of specific dangers, we replace the pictogram by
or
General dan-
ger
with a warning
of
injuries to
hands,
hazardous
electrical
voltage,
rotating parts.
gives additional advices
enumerations
