Safety instructions
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
Item No.:099-011623-EWM01
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Safety instructions
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Notes on the use of these operating instructions
These operating instructions are arranged into chapters.
For ease of navigation, there are also occasional symbols for especially important text passages on the
edge of the pages in addition to sub-headings.
Technical features which users must observe.
The safety instructions are categorised as follows according to importance:
CAUTION
Working and operating procedures which must be followed precisely to avoid damaging
or destroying the product.
• The safety information includes the "CAUTION" keyword in its heading without a general
warning symbol.
• The hazard is explained using a symbol at the edge of the page.
CAUTION
Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent possible
minor personal injury.
• The safety information includes the "CAUTION" keyword in its heading with a general
warning symbol.
• The risk is explained using a symbol on the edge of the page.
CAUTION
Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent serious
personal injury.
• The safety information includes the "WARNING" keyword in its heading with a general
warning symbol.
• The risk is also explained using a symbol on the edge of the page.
DANGER
Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent serious
personal injury.
• The safety information includes the "DANGER" keyword in its heading with a general
warning symbol.
• The risk is also explained using a symbol on the edge of the page.
Instructions and lists detailing step-by-step actions in given situations can be recognised by bullet points,
e.g.:
• Insert the welding current lead socket into the relevant socket and lock.
Symbol Description
Press
Do not press
Turn
Switch