BUCHI SpeedDigester K-439 - Manual (Page 9)

2 Safety
9 K-439 Operation Manual, Version A
Symbol Meaning
Wear protective gloves
Heavy weight, lifting requires more than one person
Additional user information
Paragraphs starting with Note transport helpful information for working with the device / software or its
supplementaries. Notes are not related to any kind of hazard or damage (see following example).
Note
Useful tips for the easy operation of the instrument / software.
2 .5 Product safety
The SpeedDigester K-439 has been designed and built in accordance with current state-of-the-art
technology. Safety warnings in this manual (as described in section 2.4) serve to make the user alert
to and avoid hazardous situations emanating from residual dangers by giving appropriate counter
measures.
However, risks to users, property and the environment can arise when the instrument is damaged,
used carelessly or improperly.
2 .5 .1 General hazards
The following safety messages show hazards of general kind which may occur when handling the
instrument. The user shall observe all listed counter measures in order to achieve and maintain the
lowest possible level of hazard.
Additional warning messages can be found whenever actions and situations described in this manual
are related to situational hazards.
! DANGER
Death or serious injuries by use in explosive environments.
Do not store or operate the instrument in explosive environments •
Do not store chemicals in the vicinity of the device •
Operate the device in a fume hood with sufficient ventilation to directly withdraw fumes •