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1. Safety precautions
Explanation of Symbols
About the Symbols
A variety of symbols are indicated in this operating instruction and on
products for safe operation. Possible results from improper operation ignoring
them are as follows.
Be sure to fully understand the descriptions below before proceeding to the
text.
Warning
Caution
Indicates a situation which may result in minor injury (Note 2) and
property damages (Note 3.)
(
Note 1
)
Serious injury means a wound, an electrical shock, a bone fracture or intoxication that may
leave after effects or require hospitalization or outpatient visits for a long time.
(
Note 2
)
Minor injury means a wound or an electrical shock that does not require hospitalization or
outpatient visits for a long time.
(
Note 3
)
Property damage means damage to facilities, devices and buildings or other properties.
Meanings of symbols
This symbol indicates a matter that encourages the user to adhere to warning
(“caution” included).
Specific descriptions of warning are indicated near this symbol.
This symbol indicates prohibitions
Specific prohibitions are indicated near this symbol.
This symbol indicates matters that the user must perform
Specific instructions are indicated near this symbol.
Indicates a situation which may result in death or serious injury (Note 1.)