Safety instructions
Safety instructions indicate information relevant to safety.
Within instructions for use, you will find safety instructions in front of a step which
contains a hazard to persons or objects.
Safety instructions consist of
– the warning symbol (pictogram)
– a word to signal the level of hazard
– information about the hazard and
– instructions on how to avoid the hazard.
There are three levels of warning which depend on the level of hazard.
DANGER!
Indicates an unusually extreme hazardous situation. If you do not follow this
instruction, severe, irreversible injuries or death will result.
Warning!
Indicates an unusually extreme hazardous situation. If you do not follow this
instruction, severe, irreversible or fatal injuries may result.
Caution!
Indicates a hazardous situation. If you do not follow this instruction, mild or
moderate injuries may result.
Note!
Indicates a material hazard. If you do not follow this instruction, material damage
may result.
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Safety instructions