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About this documentation
Bosch Rexroth AG, CytroPac, RE 51055-B/06.17
1.3 Representation of information
Consistent safety instructions, symbols, terms and abbreviations are used in this
documentation so that you can quickly and safely work with your hydraulic power
unit. For better understanding, they are explained in the following sections.
1.3.1 Safety instructions
In this documentation, safety instructions are given in chapter 2.6 "Product-specific
safety instructions" and in chapter 3 "General information on damage to property
and damage to product" and whenever sequences of actions or instructions are
explained which bear the danger of personal injury or damage to property. The
hazard avoidance measures described must be observed.
Safety instructions are structured as follows:
Type and source of danger!
Consequences in case of non-compliance
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Hazard avoidance measures
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Enumeration
• Warning sign: draws attention to the danger
• Signal word: identifies the degree of danger
• Type and source of danger: specifies the type and source of danger
• Consequences: describes the consequences of non-compliance
• Precautions: specifies how the danger can be prevented
Table 2: Risk classes according to ANSI Z535.6-2006
Warning sign, signal word
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SIGNAL WORD
Meaning
Indicates a dangerous situation which will cause death or
severe injury if not avoided.
Indicates a dangerous situation which may cause death or
severe injury if not avoided.
Indicates a dangerous situation which may cause minor or
medium personal injury if not avoided.
Damage to property: The product or the environment
could be damaged.