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SAFETY MESSAGES
General safety messages are listed in this Safety Messages section. Specific safety messages
appear as appropriate in this manual where a potential hazard may occur if procedures or
instructions are not followed correctly and completely.
SAFETY SYMBOL
This is the international safety alert symbol. This symbol is used in combination with a
signal word and written message to warn you of a potential for bodily injury or death.
A signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" is used with the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
: Imminent hazards, that if not avoided, will result in serious personal injury or
death.
WARNING
: Potential hazards or unsafe practices, that if not avoided, could result in
serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION
: Potential hazards or unsafe practices, that if not avoided, could result in
minor personal injury, product damage, or property damage.
Safety decals with a signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" are affixed to the
trencher near specific hazards.
Read this manual and study ALL decals on the trencher before operating the trencher.
