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Signal Words
and Symbols in
this Manual
This documentation may contain sections in which particular
hazards are defined or special attention is drawn to particular condi-
tions. These sections are indicated with signal words in accordance
with ANSI Z-535.6 and safety symbols (pictorial hazard alerts) in
accordance with ANSI Z-535.3 and ISO 7010.
Signal Words
Four signal words are used in this documentation: DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.
The signal words DANGER, WA R N ING and CAUTION desig-
nate the degree or level of hazard when there is the risk of injury:
DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the
most extreme situations.
WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
The signal word “NOTICE” is used when there is the risk of prop-
erty damage:
NOTICE!
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-
related.
Messages relating to hazards that could result in both personal injury
and property damage are considered safety messages and not prop-
erty damage messages.
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