Hazard Categories and Special Symbols
Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on the equipment to warn of hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
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CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
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NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to physical injury. The safety alert symbol is not used with
this signal word.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
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