2.1 Explanation of the safety instructions
The following warnings in this Manual alert to potential hazards and damage:
Risk of fatal injuries
Source of the danger
− Possible consequences of failure to heed the danger.
• Instructions and advice on how to avoid the risk.
Fatal or serious injuries may ensue if the “Danger” warnings “ are not complied with. There is
a very high risk of a life-threatening accident or lasting personal injury. The signal word
DANGER is also used in the running text or instructions
Risk of life-threatening or serious injuries
Source of the danger
− Possible consequences of failure to heed the risk.
• Instructions and advice on how to avoid the risk.
Life-threatening or serious injuries may ensue if the “Warning“ signs are not complied with.
There is an increased risk of a serious accident or potentially fatal injury. The signal word
WARNING is also used in the running text or instructions.
Risk of injuries
Source of the danger
− Possible consequences of failure to heed the risk.
• Instructions and advice on how to avoid the risk.
Moderate or minor injuries may ensue if the “Caution” warnings are not complied with. There
is a moderate or slight risk of an accident or personal injury. The signal word CAUTION is
also used in the running text or instructions.
Nature of the damage to equipment
Source of the damage to equipment
− Possible consequences of failure to comply with the warnings.
• Instructions and advice on how to avoid the damage to equipment.
Damage to equipment may ensue if the notice is not complied with. The signal word NOTICE
is also used in the running text or instructions.