Various levels of safety precautions may be found on the equipment and different levels of concern are identified by one of the following flag words and icons which
precede the precautionary statement.
Indicates that a specific hazard is known to exist which through inappropriate conditions or actions will cause:
DANGER
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Severe or fatal personal injury
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Substantial property damage.
WARNING Indicates that a specific hazard is known to exist which through inappropriate conditions or actions may cause:
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Severe personal injury
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Substantial property damage.
Indicates that a potential hazard may exist which through inappropriate conditions or actions will or can cause:
CAUTION
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Minor injury
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Property damage.
NOTE: Indicates precautions or recommendations that should be used in the operation of the ultrasound system, specifically: