
SAFETY CONVENTIONS
VM-5S
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Make it a rule to follow the instructions given in this manual.
This manual contains important information designed to prevent personal injury and property damage, and
ensure safe operation of the equipment.
Familiarize yourself with the signs and symbols explained below before proceeding to read the manual, and
observe the instructions given.
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Explanation of signs
Symbols Explanation
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to permit for property-damage-only accidents.
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"Serious injury" refers to such injuries as loss of eyesight, injuries, burns (due to heat or cold), electric
shock, fractures, and poisoning, that have permanent aftereffects and require hospitalization or long-term
outpatient treatment.
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"Moderate or minor injury" refers to such injuries as burns and electric shock that do not require
hospitalization or long-term outpatient treatment. "Property-damage-only accidents" refers to
consequential damage related to destruction of property and damage to the equipment.
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Explanation of symbols
Symbols Explanation
Indicates a prohibited action.
Details are given in the text next to the symbol.
Indicates a mandatory action.
Details are given in the text next to the symbol.