1 Safety instructions
1.4 Warning
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1.4.3 Warnings in the documentation
The warnings in the documentation have the following structure:
Safety indications (display the danger of injury)
Signal word (Danger, Warning, Caution)
Text comprises of :
- Type and source of danger
- Possible outcomes
- Measures for protection against danger and prohibitions
Example:
DANGER
High voltage!
Electrical shock may cause death or serious injuries.
Î Set the main switch to "0".
Î Secure the machine agaisnt being switched on again.
Signal word Explanation
Danger Imminent danger of death or serious injuries
(irreversible).
Warning Death of serious injury (irreversible) possible.
Caution Slight injury (reversible) possible.
Caution
(without safety indications)
Damage to property possible.
Tab. 1-4 Explanation to the Signal words