Safety Related Instructions; Safety Signals In The Manual - ABB Feather Duster Product Manual

1.6 Safety related instructions

1.6.1. Safety signals in the manual

Introduction to safety signals
This section specifies all dangers that may arise from performing the work detailed in the
manual. Each danger is detailed in its own section consisting of:
Danger levels
The table below defines the captions specifying the danger levels used throughout this
manual.
Symbol
danger
warning
Electrical shock
caution
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• A caption specifying the danger level (DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION) and the
type of danger.
•
A brief description of what will happen if the operator/service personnel do not
eliminate the danger.
•
An instruction of how to eliminate the danger to facilitate performing the activity at
hand.
Designation
DANGER
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
CAUTION
1.6.1. Safety signals in the manual
Signification
Warns that an accident will occur if the instructions are
not followed, resulting in a serious or fatal injury and/or
severe damage to the product. It applies to warnings
that apply to danger with, for example, contact with
high voltage electrical units, explosion or fire risk, risk
of poisonous gases, risk of crushing, impact, fall from
height etc.
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions
are not followed, that can lead to serious injury,
possibly fatal, and/or great damage to the product. It
applies to warnings that apply to danger with, for
example, contact with high voltage electrical units,
explosion or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of
crushing, impact, fall from height etc.
The electrocution or electrical shock symbol indicates
electrical hazards which could result in severe
personal injury or death.
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions
are not followed, that can result in injury and/or
damage to the product. It also applies to warnings of
risks that include burns, eye injury, skin injury, hearing
damage, crushing or slipping, tripping, impact, fall from
height etc. Furthermore, it applies to warnings that
include function requirements when fitting and
removing equipment, where there is a risk of damaging
the product or causing a breakdown.
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