1 INTRODUCTION
1.3 Signal words and symbols in this manual
This manual may contain sections in which particular hazards are defined or special attention is
drawn to particular conditions. These sections are indicated with signal words according to ANSI
Z-535.6 and safety symbols (pictorial hazard alerts) in accordance with ANSI Z-535.3 and ISO 7010.
1.3.1 Signal words
Four signal words are used in this documentation: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.
The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION designate the degree or level of hazard when
there is a risk of injury:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Do not proceed beyond a DANGER notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood
and met. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious in-
jury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
The signal word NOTICE is used when there is a risk of property damage:
NOTICE
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.
Messages relating to hazards that could result in both personal injury and property damage are
considered safety messages and not property damage messages.
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