1.2. Safety information Introduction 1.2. Safety information Most accidents are cause by failure to observe fundamental safety regulations during the operation and maintenance of the machines. Please read the safety and warning instructions in this manual and on the machine before operating or servicing the machine and observe them at all times in order to avoid any acci- dents. The following words are used in this manual and on stickers on the machine to signify safety instructions and enable them to be recognized as such at a glance: This word is used for safety messages and safety label where there is a probability of serious injury if the danger is not avoided.
The safety instruction or sticker contains pre- cautions which must be observed in order to avoid the dan- ger. Failure to do so can also result in damage to the machine. This word is used for safety messages and safety label where there is a potentially dangerous situation which could lead to serious injury if the danger is not avoided. The safety instruction or sticker contains precautions which must be observed in order to avoid the danger. Failure to do so can also result in damage to the machine. This word is used for safety messages and safety label in the event of danger which could result in minor or partly serious injuries if the danger is not avoided.
It may also relate to dan- gers which may only result in damage to the machine. NOTE This word is used for precautions which have to be taken in order to avoid situations which could result in shortening the service lift of the machine. 1-4 DANGER DANGER WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION