3.2 Explanation of the safety information
These operating instructions provide information on the technical
data and functions of the product. These operating instructions pro‐
vide detailed safety information and are provided as clear step-by-
step instructions.
The safety information and notes are categorised according to the
following scheme. A number of different symbols are used to
denote different situations. The symbols shown here serve only as
examples.
DANGER!
Nature and source of the danger
Consequence: Fatal or very serious injuries.
Measure to be taken to avoid this danger
Danger!
– Denotes an immediate threatening danger. If
this is disregarded, it will result in fatal or very
serious injuries.
WARNING!
Nature and source of the danger
Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐
ries.
Measure to be taken to avoid this danger
Warning!
– Denotes a possibly hazardous situation. If this
is disregarded, it could result in fatal or very
serious injuries.
CAUTION!
Nature and source of the danger
Possible consequence: Slight or minor injuries,
material damage.
Measure to be taken to avoid this danger
Caution!
– Denotes a possibly hazardous situation. If this
is disregarded, it could result in slight or minor
injuries. May also be used as a warning about
material damage.
NOTICE!
Nature and source of the danger
Damage to the product or its surroundings
Measure to be taken to avoid this danger
Note!
– Denotes a possibly damaging situation. If this
is disregarded, the product or an object in its
vicinity could be damaged.
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