Signal Word Danger; Signal Word Warning; Signal Word Caution; Signal Word Notice - Otto Bock 701Z42-1-1 Operating Instructions Manual

1.4.1.1 Signal word DANGER

The signal word "DANGER" draws attention to dangerous actions or situations which will inevitably
DANGER
have the severe consequences specified in the safety instruction (e.g. death or serious injury) in case
of noncompliance.

1.4.1.2 Signal word WARNING

The signal word "WARNING" draws attention to dangerous actions or situations which could pos­
WARNING
sibly have the severe consequences specified in the safety instruction (e.g. death or serious injury) in
case of noncompliance.

1.4.1.3 Signal word CAUTION

The signal word "CAUTION" draws attention to dangerous actions or situations which will have the
CAUTION
minor consequences specified in the safety instruction (minor injury) in case of noncompliance.

1.4.1.4 Signal word NOTICE

The signal word "NOTICE" draws attention to dangerous actions or situations which could possibly
NOTICE
lead to the material damage specified in the safety instruction (e.g. damage to the product) in case of
noncompliance.

1.4.1.5 Structure of the safety instructions

In this document the following types of safety instructions are used:
• Safety instructions
• Embedded safety instructions
The following examples illustrate the manner in which these types of safety instructions are structured. The signal
word "CAUTION" is used as an example.
Structure of a safety instruction
CAUTION
In the first paragraph under the signal word the type and source of the hazard are indicated. These are
dangerous activities or situations connected with the product.
The optional pictogram represents either the hazard type and source or the precautionary measure to be
taken.
In the second paragraph the consequences of disregarding the hazard are described.
► From the third paragraph on handling instructions for avoiding the hazard are given.
Structure of an embedded safety instruction
The embedded safety instruction is only used in handling instructions.
► CAUTION! The first part of the handling instruction is the embedded safety instruction. After the sig­
nal word a handling instruction is given as a measure for avoiding the hazard.
The second part contains the handling instruction which is directly connected with the embedded safety
instruction.

1.4.2 Meanings of pictograms

In this document symbols and pictograms which are either self-explanatory or whose meaning can be deduced
from the context are used.
The chapter "Appendix" contains an explanation of the symbols and pictograms in the section "List of pictograms
used" (see page 48).

1.4.2.1 Meanings of pictograms in the illustration

1 Numbering for the illustrations
Numbering for a defined sequence
1
J
Acceptable
Locked
Replace
701Z42=1-1, 701Z42=1-4
Important information on this document
The instructions accompanying the illustrations
are relevant to safety
Numbering for the parts of an illustration
1
Unacceptable
Unlocked
7