Preface; Before You Begin; Safety First; Documentation Conventions - MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series Operation

Preface

Before You Begin

Safety first!

Before you use your MTS product or system, read and understand the safety information provided with
your system. Improper installation, operation, or maintenance can result in hazardous conditions that
can cause severe personal injury or death, or damage to your equipment and specimen. Again, read
and understand the safety information provided with your system before you continue. It is very
important that you remain aware of hazards that apply to your system.

Documentation Conventions

The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS manuals.

Hazard conventions

Hazard notices may be embedded in this manual. These notices contain safety information that is
specific to the activity to be performed. Hazard notices immediately precede the step or procedure that
may lead to an associated hazard. Read all hazard notices carefully and follow all directions and
recommendations. Three different levels of hazard notices may appear in your manuals. Following are
examples of all three levels. (for general safety information, see the safety information provided with
your system.)
Danger:
Danger notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a high level of risk which, if
ignored, will result in death, severe personal injury, or substantial property damage.
Warning:
Warning notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a medium level of risk
which, if ignored, can result in death, severe personal injury, or substantial property damage.
Caution:
Caution notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a low level of risk which, if
ignored, could cause moderate or minor personal injury or equipment damage, or could
endanger test integrity.
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