Kenworth Truck Co. 6/99 2–1
SECTION 2 SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
SAFETY SIGNALS
We’ve put a number of alerting messages in this book.
Please read and follow them. They are there for your
protection and information. These alerting messages
can help you avoid injury to yourself or others and help
prevent costly damage to the vehicle.
Key symbols and “signal words” are used to indicate
what kind of message is going to follow. Pay special
attention to comments prefaced by “WARNING”, “CAU-
TION”, and “NOTE.” Please don't ignore any of these
alerts.
Warnings, cautions, and notes
WARNING
When you see this word and symbol, the mes-
sage that follows is especially vital. It signals a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This message will tell you what the hazard is,
what can happen if you don’t heed the warning,
and how to avoid it.
Example:
WARNING! Be sure to use a circuit breaker
designed to meet liftgate amperage require-
ments. An incorrectly specified circuit
breaker could result in a electrical overload
or fire situation. Follow the liftgate installa-
tion instructions and use a circuit breaker
with the recommeded capacity.
CAUTION
Signals a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or mod-
erate injury or damage to the vehicle.
Example:
CAUTION:
Never use a torch to make a hole
in the rail. Use the appropriate drill bit.
NOTE
Provides general information: for example, the
note could warn you on how to avoid damaging
your vehicle or how to drive the vehicle more effi-
ciently.
Example:
NOTE:
Be sure to provide maintenance access
to the battery box and fuel tank fill neck.
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARDS (FMVSS) COMPLIANCE
As an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Ken-
worth Truck Co. ensures that our products comply with
all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS). However, the fact that this vehicle has no
fifth–wheel and that a Body Builder (Final Stage Manu-
facturer) will be doing additional modifications means
that the vehicle was incomplete when it left the build
plant. See page 2–2
and Appendix A for additional
information.
Please take the time to read these mes-
sages when you see them, and remember:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Signals a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury or damage to the vehicle.
NOTE
Useful information that is related to the topic
being discussed.
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