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Safety regulations
1. Safety regulations
1.1 Terms and icons used
In this manual, certain common terms and icons are used to warn you of dangers or to give
you notes that are important in avoiding injury or damage. Observe and follow these notes
and regulations to avoid accidents and damage. These terms and icons are explained below.
1.1.1 Terms used
"Warning"
is always used whenever you or somebody else could be injured if you do
not observe the accompanying safety regulation.
"Caution"
is used for information that is important for avoiding damage.
1.1.2 Icons used
Prohibited sign (forbidding an action)
Do not tilt
appliance
Do not lift appliance
Warning icons (warning of a danger)
Danger of
electrical shock
Explosive
atmosphere
Danger of frost-
bite/cold burns
Warning of gas
bottles
heat/hot surfaces
Gas
Regulation signs (stipulate an action)
Disconnect the
mains plug
Wear gloves
Wear safety
shoes
Observe
information in
separate manual
Two or more
persons required
Other icons
Information on
first aid
First Aid:
Rinse eyes out
Important or
useful addition-
al information