Elmo Rietschle L-BV7 - Manual (Page 7)

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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Definitions
To point out dangers and important
information, the following signal words and
symbols are used in these operating
instructions:
2.1.1 Safety alert symbol

The safety alert symbol is
located in the safety precautions
in the highlighted heading field
on the left next to the signal word
(DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION).
Safety precautions with a safety
alert symbol indicate a danger of
injuries.
Be sure to follow these safety
precautions to protect against
injuries or death!
Safety precautions without a
safety alert symbol indicate a
danger of damage.
2.1.2 Signal
words
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTE
The signal words are located in
the safety precautions in the
highlighted heading field.
They follow a certain hierarchy
and indicate
(in conjunction with the safety
alert symbol, see Chapter 2.1.1)
the seriousness of the danger
and the type of warning.
See the following explanations:
 DANGER
Danger of injuries.
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation,
that will result in death or
serious injury
if the corresponding measures
are not taken.
 WARNING
Danger of injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation,
that could result in death or
serious injury
if the corresponding measures
are not taken.
 CAUTION
Danger of injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation,
that may result in minor or
moderate injury
if the corresponding measures
are not taken.
CAUTION
Danger of damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation
that may result in property
damage
if the corresponding measures
are not taken.
NOTICE
Indicates a possible
disadvantage,
i.e. undesirable conditions or
consequences can occur
if the corresponding measures
are not taken.
NOTE
Indicates a possible advantage
if the corresponding measures
are taken;
tip.