Introduction
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Symbols
The operating manual uses three different symbols:
This symbol indicates a single handling instruction. If there are more than
one instruction, they are numbered consecutively.
This symbol indicates lists that consist of equal content.
This symbol identifies subitem lists that are subordinate to the lists and
also consist of equal content.
Typographical signs
These safety instructions contain note of the type of danger in italics (see page
17, section Examples for safety instructions).
1.3.3 Structure and Design of Safety Instructions
All safety instructions contained in this operating manual have a uniform struc-
ture.
Components of a safety instructions
A safety instruction consists of several components:
A pictogram
A signal word that indicates the degree of danger
A note on the nature of the danger and
A note on the prevention of the danger.
The following signal words indicate the degree of danger:
Danger
Indicates an imminent danger to persons.
Possible consequences: Death or serious injuries
Warning
Indicates a potential hazard to persons.
Possible consequences: Death or serious injuries
Attention
Indicates a possible hazard to persons or property.
Possible consequences: Minor personal injury or damage to property
Note
Indicates a potentially harmful situation for property or the environment.
Possible consequences:
Damage to machine itself
Damage to property in the environment of the machine
Damage to the environment