2.1 Explanations of the safety instructions
The following warnings in this operating instructions indicate potential hazards and damages:
Risk of fatal injuries
Source of danger
− Possible consequences if the danger is ignored.
• Instructions and advices on how to avoid the hazard.
Failure to observe the warning “Danger” may result in fatal or serious injuries. There is a very
high risk of a life-threatening accident or permanent injury. The signal word DANGER is
additionally used in the running text or in the handling instructions.
Risk of life-threatening or serious injuries
Source of danger
− Possible consequences if the danger is ignored.
• Instructions and advices on how to avoid the hazard.
Failure to observe the warning instruction “Warning” may result in life-threatening or serious
injuries. There is an increased risk of a serious accident or potentially fatal injury. The signal
word WARNING is additionally used in the running text or in the handling instructions.
Risk of injury
Source of danger
− Possible consequences if the danger is ignored.
• Instructions and advices on how to avoid the hazard.
Failure to observe the warning instruction “Caution” may result in moderate of minor injuries.
There is a medium or low risk of accident or personal injury. The signal word CAUTION is
additionally used in the running text or in the handling instructions.
Type of property damage
Source of property damage
− Possible consequences if the notices are not observed.
• Instructions and notices on how to prevent property damage.
Failure to observe the notice may result in property damages. The signal word NOTICE is
additionally used in the running text or in the handling instructions.