Identifying and classifying warning instructions
Safety-critical warnings are categorised according to the
following hazard levels in these instructions for use:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which will lead to
severe injuries or death if it is not avoided.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which can lead to
severe injuries or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which can lead to
mild or moderate injuries if it is not avoided.
NOTE
NOTE indicates a situation which can lead to material
damage if it is not avoided.
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