Safety; Typographical Conventions - Siemens G120P Manual

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Safety

Typographical conventions

The safety instructions in this document contain the following elements:
Symbol to indicate the nature of the danger
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Signal word to indicate the severity of the danger
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Type and source of the danger
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Consequences of failing to heed the danger
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Measures to avoid the danger
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Symbols to indicate the nature of the danger
The following symbols are used in the document:
Warning of dangerous voltages
Warning - hand injuries
Signal word to indicate the severity of the danger
The following signal words (according to ANSI Z535) are used in the document:
Signal word Severity of the danger
DANGER! Characterizes an immediate danger.
If the danger is ignored, death or serious injuries will result.
WARNING! Characterizes a possible danger.
If the danger is ignored, death or serious injuries may result.
CAUTION! Characterizes a possible danger.
If the danger is ignored, minor or slight injuries may result.
NOTE! Characterizes a possible hazardous situation.
If this is ignored, damage may occur to the plant or to the area around it.
Safety
General warnings, precautionary measures and hazard instructions which apply
when working with the device are collated in this section. Safety information which
only applies to certain tasks is listed at the start of every section or is repeated or
added at critical points within these sections.
1. Please read this information carefully.
2. Pay attention to all the warning signs which are affixed to the equipment. The
warning labels must always be legible. Missing or damaged labels must be
replaced.
Safety
Typographical conventions
General warning
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2014-05-16
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