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Safety Introduction
Be Prepared - Get to Know All Operating and Safety Instructions
This is the Safety Alert Symbol.
Wherever it appears, either in this manual or on safety signs on the machine, you should be
alert to the potential for personal injury or accidents. Always observe safety precautions and
follow recommended procedures.
Learn the Signal Words Used with the Safety Alert Symbol
The words “DANGER”, “WARNING”, and “CAUTION” are used throughout this manual
and on labels on the machine to indicate hazards or unsafe practices. All three statements
indicate that safety is involved. Observe the precautions indicated whenever you see the
Safety Alert symbol no matter which signal word appears next to the Safety Alert symbol.
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT, IF NOT AVOIDED, IS VERY
LIKELY TO CAUSE DEATH OR EXTREMELY SERIOUS INJURY. IT MAY
ALSO BE USED TO ALERT AGAINST EQUIPMENT THAT MAY EXPLODE OR
DETONATE IF HANDLED OR TREATED CARELESSLY.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death. It may also be used to alert against a highly unsafe practice.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against a generally unsafe practice.
This type of statement is used to draw attention to a procedure that needs to be followed to
prevent machine damage.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE