General
Meaning of symbols and
corresponding information
In this manual, the symbols and safety
wordings shown on this page are intended to
communicate a particular risk to persons,
material assets, or the environment.
All safety instructions must be respected
by person exposed to these risks. The safety
instructions must be communicated to all
other persons.
Instructions attached directly to the equip-
ment, such as
• rotational direction arrows
• fluid connection labels, etc.
must be respected and remain perfectly
legible.
It is essential to read these instructions
thoroughly and to respect the safety instruc-
tions given.
Table 1
Hazard symbols
Symbol
Standard
Meaning
DIN 4844-2 W000
General hazard
DIN 4844-2 W008
Voltage
DIN 4844-2 W026
Hot surface
DIN 4844-2 W028
Slippery floor
DIN 4844-2 W027
Risk of hand injury
DIN 4844-2 W55
Risk of pollution
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