Chapter 1: Safety; Signal Words - MacDon CA20 Service Manual

Chapter 1: Safety

1.1 Signal Words

Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Two signal words,
IMPORTANT and NOTE, identify non-safety related information. Signal words are selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT:
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, could result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.
NOTE:
Provides additional information or advice.
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