3. Safety
3.1 Layout of the safety instructions
The following safety instructions may be shown in the operating manual with varying
hazard levels that must be observed:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
3.2 How pictograms are used
In addition to the previously mentioned safety instructions, the following pictograms with
the adjacent meaning may be included:
Prohibition of an action or activity related to a source of danger, where
failure to observe may lead to serious accidents.
Warning of the danger represented by the pictogram.
Prohibition of an action or activity related to handling a source of danger,
where failure to observe may lead to serious accidents.
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DANGER indicates imminently hazardous dangers, which can
result in death or serious injury if no safety measures are taken.
WARNING indicates hazards that can result from incorrect
behaviour and cause death or serious injury (e.g. misuse, dis-
regarding instructions, etc.).
CAUTION indicates possible hazardous situations which, without
proper safety precautions, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTE indicates situations that may result in property damage
if proper precautions are not taken.
Translation of the original instruction