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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Explanation of Safety Symbols
A Word Regarding Symbols
Various symbols are provided throughout this text and on equipment to
ensure safe operation. Failure to comprehend the operational hazards and
risks associated with these symbols may lead to adverse results as explained
below. Become thoroughly familiar with all symbols and their meanings by
carefully reading the following text regarding symbols before proceeding.
Warning
Caution
Signifies a situation which may result in minor injury (Note 2)
and/or property damage (Note 3)
(Note 1) Serious injury is defined as
bodily
wounds, electrocution,
bone
breaks/fractures or poisoning, which may cause debilitation requiring
extended hospitalization and/or outpatient treatment .
(Note 2)
Minor injury is defined as bodily wounds or electrocution, which will not
require extended hospitalization or outpatient treatment.
(Note 3)
Property damage is defined as damage to facilities, eq uipment, buildings or
other property.
(
Note 1
)
Serious injury is defined as bodily wounds,
electrocution, bone breaks/fractures or poisoning which, may cause
debilitation requiring extended hospitalization and/or outpatient treatment
(
Note 3
)
Property damage is defined as damage to facilities, equipment, buildings or
other property.
Symbol Meanings
Signifies warning or caution.
Specific explanation will follow symbol.
Signifies restriction.
Specific restrictions will follow symbol.
Signifies an action or actions which operator must undertake.
Specific instructions will follow symbol.
Signifies a situation which may result in serious
injury or death (Note 1)
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