BUCHI KjelSampler K-377 - Manual (Page 14)

2 Safety
14 K-375/376/377 Operation Manual, Version B
2 .5 Product safety
The device is designed and built in accordance with current state-of-the-art technology. Neverthe-
less, risks to users, property, and the environment can arise when the device is used carelessly or
improperly.
The manufacturer has determined residual dangers emanating from the instrument
• if the device is operated by insufficiently trained personnel.
• if the device is not operated according to its proper use.
Appropriate warnings in this manual serve to make the user alert to these residual dangers.
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 device in explosive environments.
• Remove all sources of flammable vapors.
• Do not store chemicals in the vicinity of the device.
! CAUTION
Risk of minor or moderate cuts by sharp edges.
• Do not touch defective or broken glassware with bare hands.
• Do not touch thin metal edges.
NOTICE
Risk of device damage by liquids or mechanical shocks.
• Do not spill liquids over the device or its components.
• Do not drop the device or its components.
• Keep external vibrations away from the instrument.
2 .5 .2 Instrument-related hazards
! CAUTION
Risk of injury.
• Never touch the surface of the touchscreen with pointed or sharp objects! Otherwise the
screen might get damaged and splinter.