1.2 Safety - symbols and terms used
1.2.1 Safety - symbols and terms used
Signal
This safety sign means CAUTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
DEPENDS ON IT!
The safety sign indicates important safety notes on machines and
safety stickers and in operating instructions and other places. If you
see this sign be aware that there is a risk of injury or death. Observe
the instructions in the safety notes.
SAFETY has top priority! Why?
• ACCIDENTS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• ACCIDENTS COST A LOT OF MONEY
• ACCIDENTS ARE AVOIDABLE
Designations
The terms DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used together with the safety warning symbol. It is
essential that these safety warnings are understood and the recommended safety measures and
instructions observed.
DANGER:
This symbol together with the word DANGER means there is an immediate risk of danger
that must be prevented to avoid the risk of DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING:
This symbol together with the word WARNING means there is a potential danger that
must be prevented to avoid the risk of DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION:
This symbol together with the word CAUTION means there is a potential danger that
must be prevented to avoid the risk of MINOR INJURY.
The terms IMPORTANT and NOTE do not refer directly to your personal safety; rather they convey
additional information and tips for operation or maintenance of the machine.
IMPORTANT:
Refers to special instructions or procedures that can result in damage to or destruction of the tractor, its
equipment or the surrounding area if they are not observed.
NOTE:
Refers to particular information that enables more effective and easier operation or repair.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Maintenance 15
530.020.020.011 Rev.A