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Safety Instructions
DANGER
1
WARNING
1
CAUTION
1
NOTICE
NOTE
1505093, Edition 2012-05, Version 5
2.1
Structure of the safety instructions
2.1.1 Warnings of risk of injury
Important notes in these Operating Instructions are marked with graphic symbols and sig-
nal words.
Signal words such as DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION describe the degree of risk of in-
jury. The different triangle symbols visually emphasise the degree of hazard.
DANGER refers to an immediate hazard, which, if not avoided, will lead to death or severe
injury.
WARNING refers to a potentially dangerous situation which, if not avoided, can lead to
death or severe injury.
CAUTION refers to a potential hazard, which, if not avoided, can lead to minor or slight in-
jury.
2.1.2 Warnings of damage to property
NOTICE refers to a potential hazard, which, if not avoided, leads to damage to property.
2.1.3 Indication of additional information
A NOTE provides additional information and useful tips for the safe and efficient use of the
appliance.
2.2
Supplementary symbols used in the safety instructions
Electric shock hazard: warns of electric shock which can lead to severe injury or even
death.
Pendant system crashing: warns of the risk of the pendant system suddenly crashing be-
cause the maximum loading capacity has been exceeded.
Sudden release of spring arm: warns that the spring arm may jump up suddenly while dis-
mantling the end device.
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