Safety Information - Volvo Penta D13 Series Operator's Manual

Safety Information

Read this chapter very carefully. It concerns your safety. This chapter describes how safety information is
presented in the operator's manual and on the product. It also provides you with an introduction to the basic safety
rules for using and looking after the engine.
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This symbol is used in the operator's manual and on the product to call your attention
to the fact that this is safety information. Always read such information very carefully.
Safety texts in the operator's manual have the following order of priority:
DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
personal injury.
IMPORTANT:
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.
NOTICE! Used to draw attention to important information that will facilitate work or
operations.
In some cases, this symbol is used on our products and refers to important information
in the operator's manual. Make sure that warning and information symbols on the
engine are clearly visible and legible. Replace symbols that have been damaged or
have been painted over.
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