Important safety instructions 17
2.4 How am I warned of hazards?
Hazards are indicated directly on the automatic feeder by safety labels (warning signs, instruc-
tion and prohibition notices), and in the operating manual by specially marked hazard descrip-
tions.
The warnings for hazards that can cause death or injury to people are emphasized more than
those for material damage, for example through the colors, hazard words or symbols used.
Safety labels are an important element of the overall automatic feeder safety concept. They pro-
vide warnings about hazards and explain how to avoid them.
Make sure that all the specified safety labels are fitted to your automatic feeder and that they
are in a legible condition. If the safety labels are difficult to read, replace them immediately. New
safety labels are available from Förster-Technik GmbH.
2.4.1 What are the components of a hazard description?
A hazard description always consists of the following elements:
• Hazard word (danger, warning, caution, attention)
• Type of hazard (what can happen?)
• Location of hazard (where can it happen?)
• Actions necessary for preventing the hazard (what should I do?).
2.4.2 Potentially fatal hazards or health hazards
Depending on their severity and the probability of them occurring, hazards that can cause death
or injury to people are indicated by a hazard symbol (warning triangle with exclamation
mark) and the following hazard words:
DANGER!
The word DANGER indicates an imminent hazard that will lead to death or serious injury.
Warning signs in the operating manual: DANGER (white text on red background).
WARNING!
The word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could lead to death
or serious injury.
Warning signs in the operating manual: WARNING (black text on orange background).
CAUTION!
The word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could lead to minor
injury.
Warning signs in the operating manual: CAUTION (black text on yellow background).
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