Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 6)

SECTION 0 -- SAFETY
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
PERSONAL SAFETY
Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (“CAUTION”,
“WARNING”, and “DANGER”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the personal
safety of you and those working with you. Please take the time to read them.
CAUTION
The word “CAUTION” is used where a safe behavioral practice according to operating and maintenance
instructions and common safety practices will protect the operator and others from accident
involvement.
WARNING
The word “WARNING” denotes a potential or hidden hazard which has a potential for serious injury. It
is used to warn operators and others to exercise every appropriate means to avoid a surprise
involvement with machinery.
DANGER
The word “DANGER” denotes a forbidden practice in connection with a serious hazard.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE “CAUTION”, “WARNING”, AND “DANGER” INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
MACHINE SAFETY
Additional precautionary statements (“ATTENTION” and “IMPORTANT”) are followed by specific instructions.
These statements are intended for machine safety.
ATTENTION: The word “ATTENTION” is used to warn the operator of potential machine damage if a certain
procedure is not followed.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader of something he needs to know to prevent
minor machine damage if a certain procedure is not followed.