2.1 Explanations of the Safety Instructions
The following warnings in this manual warn of possible risks and damage:
Risk of fatal injuries
Source of danger
− Possible consequences if the danger is ignored.
• Instructions and information on how to avoid the risk.
Fatal or serious injuries may result if the “Danger” sign is disregarded. There is a very high
risk of a life-threatening accident or lasting personal injury. The signal word DANGER is
additionally used in the running text or in instructions.
Risk of life-threatening or serious injuries
Source of danger
− Possible consequences if the danger is ignored.
• Instructions and information on how to avoid the risk.
Life-threatening or serious injuries may result if the “Warning” sign is disregarded. There is
an increased risk of a serious accident or of a possibly fatal personal injury. The signal word
WARNING is additionally used in the running text or in instructions.
Risk of injuries
Source of danger
− Possible consequences if the danger is ignored.
• Instructions and information on how to avoid the risk.
Average to slight injuries may result if the “Caution” sign is disregarded. There is an average
or slight risk of an accident or personal injury. The signal word CAUTION is additionally
used in the running text or in instructions.