Elmo Rietschle L-BV5 Operating instructions - Manual (Page 4)

Safety
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1 Safety
1.1 Definitions
The following key words and symbols are used to
impart warnings, important information and notes
in these operating instructions:
1.1.1 Warning symbol
The warning symbol  is depicted in the safety
instructions in the related title frame on the left
next to the key word (DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION).
Safety instructions and warning symbols indicate
danger of personal injury.
Please follow these safety instructions to protect
yourself against injury or death!
Safety instructions without warning symbols indi-
cate danger of material damage.
1.1.2 Key word
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
ATTENTION
NOTE
The key words are in the title frame
in the safety instructions.
They follow a defined hierarchy and
they indicate (in connection with
the warning symbol, see chap-
ter 1.1.1) the importance of the
danger or the nature of the instruc-
tion.
Refer to the following clarifications:
 DANGER
Danger of personal injury.
Indication of an immediately threatened danger
which could lead to death or serious injury if the
appropriate precautions are not observed.
 WARNING
Danger of personal injury.
Indication of an immediately threatened danger
which could lead to death or serious injury if the
appropriate precautions are not observed.
 CAUTION
Danger of personal injury.
Indication of a possible danger which could lead
to medium or light injury if the appropriate pre-
cautions are not observed.
CAUTION
Danger of material damage.
Indication of a possible danger which could lead
to material damage if the appropriate precau-
tions are not observed.
CAUTION
Indication of a possible disadvantage, i.e. unde-
sired circumstances may arise if the appropriate
precautions are not observed.
NOTE
Indicates a possible advantage, if the appropri-
ate precautions are observed; tip.
1.2 General safety instructions
 WARNING
Improper handling of the unit
can result in serious or even fatal injuries!
This operating manual
 must be read and understood before com-
mencing any work on or with the unit, and
 must be complied with and
 must be available at the unit's location
 WARNING
Improper handling of the unit
can result in serious or even fatal injuries!
Operate the unit
 for the purposes specified under "Correct use
of the equipment", page 6!
 using the media specified under "Correct use
of the equipment", page 6!
 using the values specified under "Technical
data", page 8!
 WARNING
Improper handling of the unit
can result in serious or even fatal injuries!
Only trained and responsible specialist
personnel may work on or with the unit
(transport, installation, commissioning,
shutdown, maintenance, disposal)!