User's Guide

For Your Safety
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3.2 Hazard Alert Messages
We classify the hazards in several categories. The following table shows the rela-
tion of symbols, signal words, the actual hazard, and its possible consequences.
Symbol
Damage
to...
Signal Word Definition Consequences
Peopel
DANGER!
imminently
hazardous
situation
death or serious
injury (maiming)
WARNING!
potentially
hazardous
situation
possibly death or
serious injury
CAUTION!
less hazardous
situation
possibly minor or
moderate injury
Property
ATTENTION!
potentially
damaging
situation
possibly damaging
to:
• the product
• its environment
Information
tips for users
and other
important/use-
ful information
and notes
no hazardous or
damaging
consequences for
people or
property
!