Introduction; Conventions; Signal Words And Their Definitions - Taylor-Dunn E-451 Service And Parts Manual

E-451 & E-457

Conventions

Symbols and/or words used to define Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notices are found throughout this manual.
The "Words" in this context will be referred to as "Signal words." The words defined here as "signal words" may be
used elsewhere in the text of this document without being a signal word. When used as a signal word, the signal
word will be enclosed in a solid rectangle with white background (example below).

Signal Words and Their Definitions:

DANGER: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). "DANGER" will indicate
a hazard that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious bodily injury to yourself, the operator or
passengers of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area of the vehicle.
WARNING: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). "WARNING" will indicate
a hazard that, if not avoided, may result in death or serious bodily injury to yourself, the operator or
passengers of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area of the vehicle.
CAUTION: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). "CAUTION" will indicate a
hazard that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to yourself, the operator or passengers
of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area of the vehicle.
NOTICE: This signal word will not be accompanied by the safety alert symbol. "NOTICE" will indicate a condition
that if not avoided may result in property damage. "Property" is defined as the vehicle, components in
the vehicle and/or the surrounding area such as buildings, other vehicles, etc.
Safety Messages
Important information notifying you of any conditions that
may result in hazards to yourself, persons nearby, and/
or hazards to the vehicle will be presented in a text box
with a black border and may include a signal word (see
above). To the right is an example of a safety message.
The safety message may include additional warning
icons representing the type of hazard. The following
is a list of these icons and what they represent. These
icons may also be included on the various warning and
information decals applied to the vehicle.
Safety alert symbol (see
above).
Represents a high voltage
hazard.
Represents an explosion
hazard.
Represents a corrosive
chemical hazard.
Represents a fire hazard.
Represents a poisonous
chemical hazard.
ME-45X-01
WARNING
This is an example of a safety alert message. This
message will contain information about a hazard and/
or instructions on avoiding a hazard. The actual size
and location of this warning box may vary.
Some of the decals applied to the
vehicle will have icons representing their
function. The icons and their definitions
are listed below:
Read the operators manual.
Read the maintenance manual.
Keep arms and legs inside the
vehicle.
Parking brake ON.
Parking brake OFF.
Do not get wet.
Do not spray wash.

Introduction

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