SECTION 00 -- GENERAL INFORMATION -- CHAPTER 1
00-3
PRECAUTIONARY
STATEMENTS
PERSONAL SAFETY
Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (“
DANGER
”,
“
WARNING
”, and “
CAUTION
”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the personal
safety of you and those working with you. Please take the time to read them.
DANGER
This word “DANGER” indicates an immediate hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. The color associated with Danger is RED.
WARNING
This word “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury. The color associated with Warning is ORANGE.
CAUTION
This word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The color associated with
Caution is YELLOW.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE “DANGER”, “WARNING”, AND “CAUTION” INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
MACHINE SAFETY
The precautionary statement (“
IMPORTANT
”) is followed by specific instructions. This statement is intended for
machine safety.
IMPORTANT:
The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader of something he needs to know to prevent
minor machine damage if a certain procedure is not followed.
INFORMATION
NOTE:
Instructions used to identify and present supplementary information.
