1 General information
NOTE
Emphasizes useful hints and recom-
mendations as well as information
for efficient and trouble-free operation.
CAUTION
Indicates a dangerous situation, which
can lead to minor or moderate personal
injury or property damage, if the pre-
cautionary measures are ignored.
WARNING
Indicates a dangerous situation, which
can lead to severe personal injury or
death, if the precautionary measures
are ignored.
DANGER
Indicates a dangerous situation, which
will lead to death or severe personal
injury, if the precautionary measures
are ignored.
1.1 Information on this
manual
This manual provides important information on how to work with
the actuator safely and efficiently.
The manual is part of the actuator, must always be kept in the
actuator’s direct proximity and should be available for the personnel
at any time. All personnel working with the actuator must read and
understand this manual before starting any work. Strict compliance
with all specified safety notes and instructions is a basic requirement
for safety at work.
Moreover, the accident prevention guidelines and general safety
precautions applicable at the place of use of the actuator must also
be complied with.
For better representation of circumstances, the illustrations used
are not necessarily to scale and may vary from the actual design of
the actuator.
1.2 Explanation of symbols
and signal words
Safety precautions
Safety precautions are identified by symbols and signal words.
These signal words indicate the severity of the hazard.
Adhere to these safety precautions and act cautiously in order to
avoid accidents, personal injuries and damage to property.
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