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M3028BT-EPB User’s Manual Precautions for Safety
REJ10J1459-0200 Rev.2.00 Sep 16, 2006
Precautions for Safety
Definitions of Signal Words
In both the user’s manual and on the product itself, several icons are used to insure proper handling of this product and also to
prevent injuries to you or other persons, or damage to your properties.
This chapter describes the precautions which should be taken in order to use this product safely and properly. Be sure to read
this chapter before using this product.
This symbol represents a warning about safety. It is used to arouse caution about a potential
danger that will possibly inflict an injury on persons. To avoid a possible injury or death,
please be sure to observe the safety message that follows this symbol.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently dangerous situation that will cause death or heavy wound
unless it is avoided. However, there are no instances of such danger for the product presented
in this user's manual.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially dangerous situation that will cause death or heavy wound
unless it is avoided.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation that will cause a slight injury or a
medium-degree injury unless it is avoided.
CAUTION
CAUTION with no safety warning symbols attached indicates a potentially dangerous
situation that will cause property damage unless it is avoided.
IMPORTANT
This is used in operation procedures or explanatory descriptions to convey exceptional
conditions or cautions to the user.
In addition to the five above, the following are also used as appropriate.
means WARNING or CAUTION.
Example:
CAUTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC SHOCK
means PROHIBITION.
Example:
DISASSEMBLY PROHIBITED
means A FORCIBLE ACTION.
Example:
UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE FROM THE RECEPTACLE.
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