1�2 Warning Notice (Signal Words)
Signal words provide an indication of the level of danger concealed within the product.
This manual uses three different signal words depending on the probability and severity of injury or
damage as explained below.
• DANGER
Indicates acute hazards that will result in death or serious injuries if not avoided.
• WARNING
Indicates dangers that may result in death or serious injuries if not avoided.
• CAUTION
Indicates dangers that may result in medium-level wounds or minor injuries if not avoided. It is also
used to indicate anticipation of damages to property, or of losing, changing, or suspending entered
data.
Bodily injury
(or damage to property)
Damage to property only
Death or serious injury
(serious damage)
Medium-level wound or
WARNING or CAUTION
minor injury (minor damage)
11
Probability of damage
High
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
1
2
3
4
Low
5
6
7
8
9
1 0
1 1
1 2