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BAL.0271.0 • 2018-07-24
2 Safety
Valve torch SR/ABITIG
®
2.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
To avoid danger to the user, these instructions recommend the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE).
• This consists of protective clothing, safety goggles, a class P3 respiratory mask, protective
gloves, and safety shoes.
2.4 Classification of the warnings
The warnings used in the operating instructions are divided into four different levels and shown
prior to potentially dangerous work steps. Arranged in descending order of importance, they
have the following meanings:
2.5 Special warnings for operation
DANGER
Describes imminent threatening danger. If not avoided, it may cause severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Describes a potentially dangerous situation. If not avoided, it may result in serious injuries.
CAUTION
Describes a potentially harmful situation. If not avoided, it may result in slight or
minor injuries.
NOTICE
Describes the risk of impairing work results or the risk that the work may result in material
damage to the equipment.
DANGER
Electromagnetic fields
Hazard due to electromagnetic fields
• Cardiac pacemakers may not work properly (obtain medical advice if necessary).
• Possible interference with electrical devices in the surrounding area.
