
Safety Instructions
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rev. 00 / 12.04.2017
Safety Instructions
3 In general: Used symbols and signal words
3.1
Valuation of the accident level
The general warning symbol indicates the risk of personal injuries or death. In the
text section the general warning symbol is used in conjunction with the signal words
described below.
DANGER
Warnings in high degree of risk
Indicates a high-risk, imminently hazardous situation which will result in death or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING
Warnings in medium degree of risk
Indicates a possible danger with medium risk which may result in a life-threatening situation
or (severe) bodily injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Warnings in low-risk or property damages
Indicates a possible danger with moderate risk which may result in minor or moderate per-
sonal injury or material damage if not avoided.
WARNING
Danger by electric voltage
Indicates a hazard with a high risk of electric shock which may result in a life-threatening
situation or (severe) bodily injury if it is not avoided.
Important Note
Contains information that should be highlighted.
Indicates a potentially damaging situation which can result in a damage of the product or an
object in its environment.
Note
Contains information and facts.