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Safety and responsibility
This section provides an overview of all important safety aspects
for the protection of people and for safe and failure-free operation.
Other task-related safety guidelines are included in the sections on
individual life phases.
2.1 Symbols in this manual
Safety guidelines in this manual are identified by symbols. The
safety guidelines are introduced by signal words, which convey the
extent of the hazard.
DANGER!
This combination of symbols and signal words indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that causes death or
serious injuries if not avoided.
WARNING!
This combination of symbols and signal words indicates
a potentially dangerous situation that can result in
death or serious injuries if not avoided.
CAUTION!
This combination of symbols and signal words indicates
a potentially dangerous situation that can result in
minor or slight injuries if not avoided.
NOTICE!
This combination of symbols and signal words indicates
a potentially dangerous situation that can result in
material damage if not avoided.
ENVIRONMENT!
This combination of symbols and signal words indicates
a potentially dangerous situation that can result in envi-
ronmental damage if not avoided.
Safety guidelines may relate to particular, individual instructions.
Such safety guidelines are embedded within the instructions so
that they do not interrupt the reading flow when performing opera-
tions. The signal words described above are used.
Example:
Safety guidelines
Safety guidelines in the instruc-
tions
Safety and responsibility
Symbols in this manual
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