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2 Safety
2.1 Basic safety information
The product is built according to the state of the art and the recognized safety
regulations. In spite of this, the life and limb of the user or third parties may be at risk, and
the product or other material assets might be affected.
The manual is an important constituent of the product, and applies exclusively for this
product.
The information contained within these instructions is binding, and must be followed at all
times.
Failure to follow the handling instructions and safety instructions in these instructions,
tampering with the product or using it for an unintended purpose may result in
considerable danger.
In addition to the manual and the binding accident prevention regulations which are
applicable in the country and place of use, the recognized professional rules for safe and
proper working must also be observed.
Additional warnings are provided to guarantee adequate safety for personnel. Adequate
safety when handling the product is only guaranteed when these are observed.
2.2 Safety instructions
These instructions contain instructions that must be observed for personal safety and to
prevent personal injuries and property damage.
The safety instructions are indicated by warnings. The warnings are shown in descending
order depending on the hazard level. The instruction contains details of the nature and
source of the danger, the consequences if the danger arises and measures for averting
the danger if necessary.
If you see one of the instructions shown below in the manual, extreme caution is required.
2.3 Identifying the safety instructions
Safety instructions and warnings indicate hazard areas and are attached according to
DIN ISO 3864 and ANSI Z535.6.
All safety instructions are structured as follows: