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Definition of Symbols
1. Symbols to indicate danger, warning or caution
Symbol Title and indication
Caution:Withstand load
Indicates that the use exceeding the indicated maximum load capacity (withstand load) may
cause falling or damage of the unit.
General attention
Indicates unspecified general danger, warning or caution.
Caution: Hot surface
Indicates that the surface can be dangerously hot under certain conditions.
2. Symbols to prohibit action
Symbol Title and indication
General prohibition
Indicates unspecified general prohibition.
Prohibition of disassembly
Indicates prohibition of disassembly of the unit where it may cause an electric shock or other
hazards.
Prohibition of use of fire
Indicates prohibition of use of fire where an external use of fire may cause the unit to ignite un-
der certain conditions.
Prohibition of contact
Indicates that touching a certain part of the unit where it may cause injury is prohibited under
certain conditions.
3. Symbols to give instructions for action
Symbol Title and indication
General instruction
Indicates unspecified general action on the part of the user.
Connect a ground wire
Instructs the user to connect the ground wire without fail where the unit is provided with a
ground terminal.
Remove the power plug from the power outlet
Instructs the user to remove the power plug from the power outlet in the case of malfunction or
when there is a threat of lightning.