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Safety
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Safety
Glossary of symbols
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provides further instructions
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calls on you to act
listings
This part of the operating instructions
explains the meaning and use of the warning notes included in these operating instructions,
defines the intended use of the welding machine,
points out the dangers that might arise for you or others if these instructions are not observed,
informs you about how to avoid dangers.
In addition to these operation instructions, please observe
the applicable laws and regulations,
the statutory provisions for accident prevention,
the prohibition, warning and mandatory signs as well as the warning notes on the welding machine.
Always keep this documentation close to the welding machine.
1.1 Safety
instructions
(warning
notes)
Classification of hazards
We classify the safety warnings into different categories. The table below gives an overview of the classification
of symbols (ideogram) and the warning signs for each specific danger and its (possible) consequences.
Symbol
Alarm expression
Definition / consequence
DANGER!
Impending danger that will cause serious injury or death to people.
WARNING!
A danger that can cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
A danger or unsafe procedure that can cause personal injury or damage to
property.
ATTENTION!
Situation that could cause damage to the drilling machine and product, as well
as other types of damage.
No risk of injury to persons.
Information
Practical tips and other important or useful information and notes.
No dangerous or harmful consequences for people or objects.