
3.2
Explanation of the safety information
These operating instructions provide information on the technical
data and functions of the product. These operating instructions pro‐
vide detailed safety information and are provided as clear step-by-
step instructions.
The safety information and notes are categorised according to the
following scheme. A number of different symbols are used to
denote different situations. The symbols shown here serve only as
examples.
DANGER!
Nature and source of the danger
Consequence: Fatal or very serious injuries.
Measure to be taken to avoid this danger
Danger!
– Denotes an immediate threatening danger. If this is
disregarded, it will result in fatal or very serious
injuries.
WARNING!
Nature and source of the danger
Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious injuries.
Measure to be taken to avoid this danger
Warning!
– Denotes a possibly hazardous situation. If this is
disregarded, it could result in fatal or very serious
injuries.
CAUTION!
Nature and source of the danger
Possible consequence: Slight or minor injuries, mate‐
rial damage.
Measure to be taken to avoid this danger
Caution!
– Denotes a possibly hazardous situation. If this is
disregarded, it could result in slight or minor inju‐
ries. May also be used as a warning about material
damage.
NOTICE!
Nature and source of the danger
Damage to the product or its surroundings
Measure to be taken to avoid this danger
Note!
– Denotes a possibly damaging situation. If this is
disregarded, the product or an object in its vicinity
could be damaged.
Introduction
Safety and responsibility
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