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RE 64276-01-R/10.2017, M4-12,
Bosch Rexroth AG
1.3 Display of information
Standardized safety instructions, symbols, terms and abbreviations are used
throughout this documentation so that you can work quickly and safely with your
product. To give you a better understanding, these are explained in the sections
below.
1.3.1 Safety instructions
This manual includes safety instructions in the sections 2.3 “Product-specific safety
instructions” on page 8 and 3 “General notes on damage to equipment and the
product” on page 12 , as well as prior to sequences of actions or instructions
where there is a risk of injury or material damage. The measures described to avert
danger must be observed.
Safety instructions are set out as follows:
SiGnAL woRD
Type and source of danger
Consequences of non-compliance
▶
Measures to avert danger
•
warning sign:
draws attention to the danger
•
Signal word:
identifies the degree of danger
•
Type and source of the hazard:
identifies the type and source of the danger
•
Consequences:
describes what will happen if the safety instructions are not
complied with
•
Precautions:
states how the danger can be avoided
Table 2: Hazard classes as defined in AnSi Z535.6
warning sign, signal word
Meaning
DAnGER
Identifies a dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injuries if it is not avoided.
wARninG
Identifies a dangerous situation that may result in death or
serious injuries if it is not avoided.
CAUTion
Identifies a dangerous situation that may result in minor to
moderate injuries if it is not avoided.
NOTE
Property damage: The product or the environment may be
damaged.
