2.1 Safety instructions
Signal word
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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The safety notices must be observed in order to protect people and property.
The safety notices in this document contain the following elements:
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Symbol for danger
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Signal word
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Nature and origin of the danger
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Consequences if the danger occurs
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Measures or prohibitions for danger avoidance
Symbol for danger
This is the symbol for danger. It warns of risks of injury.
Follow all measures identified by this symbol to avoid injury or death.
Additional danger symbols
These symbols indicate general dangers, the type of danger or possible
consequences, measures and prohibitions, examples of which are shown in the
following table:
General danger
Voltage/electric shock
Battery
Signal word
The signal word classifies the danger as defined in the following table:
Danger level
DANGER identifies a dangerous situation, which will result directly in death or serious
injury if you do not avoid this situation.
WARNING identifies a dangerous situation, which may result in death or serious
injury if you do not avoid this situation.
CAUTION identifies a dangerous situation, which could result in slight to moderately
serious injury if you do not avoid this situation.
NOTICE identifies possible damage to property that may result from non-observance.
How risk of injury is presented
Information about the risk of injury is shown as follows:
Safety
Safety instructions
Explosive atmosphere
Laser light
Heat
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