Representation Of Information; Safety Instructions; Symbols - Bosch Rexroth 70 Series Instruction Manual

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Bosch Rexroth AG, A2FM/A2FE/A2FMT Series 70, RE 91071-01-B/06.2018

1.3 Representation of information

Standardized safety instructions, symbols, terms and abbreviations are used
throughout this manual so that you can work quickly and safely with your product.
For clarification, they are explained in the sections below.

1.3.1 Safety instructions

This manual contains safety instructions in Chapter 2.6 "Product-specific safety
instructions" on page 11 and in Chapter 3 "General notices regarding property
and product damage" on page 14, as well as before a sequence of actions or an
instruction for action involving a risk of personal injury or property damage. Always
follow the instructions on avoiding the dangers associated with the use of this
product.
Safety instructions are set out as follows:
Type and source of danger!
Consequences of noncompliance
▶ Measures to prevent danger
• warning sign: draws attention to the danger
• Signal word: identifies the degree of the danger
• Type and source of danger: indicates the type and source of the danger
• Consequences: describes what occurs if safety instructions are not complied with
• Precautions: states how the danger can be avoided
Table 2: Danger classes as defined in AnSI Z535.6
warning sign, signal word
DAnGER
wARnInG
CAUTIOn
NOTICE

1.3.2 Symbols

The following symbols indicate information that is not safety-relevant but increases
understanding of the manual.
Table 3: Meaning of symbols
Symbol Meaning
If this information is disregarded, the product cannot be used and/or
operated to its full extent.
▶
Single, independent action
1.
Numbered instruction:
The numbers indicate that the actions must be completed in order.
2.
3.
SIGnAl wORD
Meaning
Identifies a dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
Identifies a dangerous situation that may result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
Identifies a dangerous situation that may result in minor to
moderate injury if it is not avoided.
Property damage: The product or the environment may get
damaged.