1
Safety Precautions
1.1
Definitions and Symbols
The following terms and symbols are used in this documentation and also appear on
the Model 8742 Controller/Driver where safety-related issues occur.
1.1.1
General Warning or Caution
The Exclamation Symbol in the figure above appears on the product and in Warning
and Caution tables throughout this document. This symbol designates that
documentation needs to be consulted to determine the nature of a potential hazard,
and any actions that have to be taken.
1.1.2
Electric Shock
The Electrical Shock Symbol in the figure above appears throughout this manual
and on the product. This symbol indicates a hazard arising from dangerous voltage.
Any mishandling could result in irreparable damage to the equipment, and personal
injury or death.
1.1.3
Potential Burn Hazard
The Hot Surface Symbol in the figure above appears throughout this manual and on
the product. This symbol indicates a hazard arising from a high temperature. Any
mishandling could result in personal injury.
General Warning or Caution Symbol
Electrical Shock Symbol
Hot Surface Symbol