Device Description HG G-71915ZA | English, Revision 01 | Date: 09.09.2021
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About this Device Description – Chapter 1
1.2 Presentation of Information
For you to be able to use your product simply and safely this device description uses
consistent warning notices, symbols, terms and abbreviations. Those are described
in the following sections.
1.2.1 Warning Notices
In these operating instructions, warnings are given before a sequence of actions
which poses a risk of personal injury or damage to property. The measures described
must be observed.
Warning notices have the following structure:
The
warning symbol
(warning triangle) indicates danger to life or risk of injury.
The
signal word
indicates the severity of the danger.
The paragraph
kind or source of the danger
names the kind or source of the
danger.
The paragraph
consequences
describes the consequences of not heeding the
warning.
The paragraphs for
danger prevention
explain, how to avoid the danger.
The signal words have the following meanings:
1.2.2 Symbols
In this device description the following symbols and formatting are used:
If this information is ignored,
the product may not be operated in an optimal way.
SIGNAL WORD
Kind or source of the hazard
Consequences
Hazard prevention
Table 1
Hazard classification according to ANSI Z535.6-2006
Warning Symbol, Signal Word
Meaning
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates property damage: The
product or the environment could be dam
-
aged.
