Categories and symbols for the safety
warnings
Safety warnings in instructions
Safety warnings may refer to specific, individual instructions. Safety
warnings like this are embedded in the instructions to ensure they do
not distract the reader when performing the activity. The signal words
described above are used.
Example:
1.
Release the screw.
2.
Close the cover carefully.
3.
Tighten the screw.
To draw attention to special dangers, the following symbols are used
in safety warnings:
Safety warnings are indicated by symbols in these instructions. The
safety warnings are introduced by signal words that indicate the
extent of the danger.
Special safety warnings
05/2024 Item no. 215251 EA no. EA-1291
Operating instructions
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DANGER!
This combination of symbol and signal word indi-
cates an immediate, dangerous situation that can
result in death or severe injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING!
This combination of symbol and signal word indi-
cates a potentially dangerous situation that can
result in death or severe injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE!
This combination of symbol and signal word indi-
cates a potentially dangerous situation that can
result in property damage if it is not avoided.
ENVIRONMENT!
This combination of symbol and signal word indi-
cates potential dangers for the environment.
WARNING!
Risk of injury on sharp edges!