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Bosch Rexroth AG, A6VE Series 65 and 71, RE 91616-01-B/10.2014
1.3 Display of information
Standardized safety instructions, symbols, terms and abbreviations are used
throughout this documentation so that you can work quickly and safely with your
product. To give you a better understanding, these are explained in the sections below.
1.3.1 Safety instructions
This manual includes safety instructions in chapter2.6 “Product-specific safety
instructions” on page10 and in chapter3 “General instructions on damage to
property and the product” on page 14 and before a sequence of actions or an
instruction involving a risk of personal injury or damage to equipment.
The measures described to avert danger must be observed.
Safety instructions are set out as follows:
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of danger
Consequences of non-compliance
▶ Measures to avert danger
• Warning sign: draws attention to the danger
• Signal word: identifies the degree of danger
• Type and source of the danger: identifies the type and source of the danger
• Consequences: describes what will happen if the safety instructions are not
complied with
• Precautions: states how the danger can be avoided
Table 2: Hazard classes as defined in ANSI Z535.6-2006
Warning sign, signal word Meaning
DANGER
Identifies a dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injuries if it is not avoided.
WARNING
Identifies a dangerous situation that may result in death or
serious injuries if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Identifies a dangerous situation that may result in minor to
moderate injuries if it is not avoided.
NOTICE
Property damage: The product or the environment may be
damaged.