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1.1.1 Safety alert symbol
This is the "safety alert symbol". This symbol alerts you
to matters and/or operations potentially hazardous to
yourself and other people. Read these messages and
follow the instructions carefully.
1.1.2 Warning notice (signal
words)
Signal words indicate a degree of potential hazards
in the use of the product.
Signal words include the following three types, which
are used according to risk of damage caused by dan-
ger and the severity of damage:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to indicate a hazardous situation
where only physical damage is likely to occur.
1.1.3 Description of graphic
symbols
Indicates the off position for the main
power switch of this device.
Indicates the on position for the main
power switch of this device.
Indicates the power on or standby posi-
tion.
Indicates that the AC power is being
used.
Indicates that hazardous voltage is being
used, and caution is required.
It means conformity with the Medical
Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.
0197 is Notied Body number.
EC Directive 93/42/EEC does not
cover animal use. So, the notied body
whose identication number is 0197 is
not responsible for animal use.
1.1 Symbols relating to safety