2.1.1 Use of hazard information
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument. Information that requires special
emphasis.
2.1.2 Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument
could occur if not observed. A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a
precautionary statement.
This is the safety alert symbol. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid potential
injury. If on the instrument, refer to the instruction manual for operation or safety information.
This symbol indicates the presence of devices sensitive to Electro-static Discharge (ESD) and
indicates that care must be taken to prevent damage with the equipment.
This symbol indicates that the marked item requires a protective earth connection. If the instrument
is not supplied with a ground plug on a cord, make the protective earth connection to the protective
conductor terminal.
This symbol, when noted on a product, indicates the instrument is connected to alternate current.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or
public disposal systems. Return old or end-of-life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no
charge to the user.
Products marked with this symbol indicates that the product contains toxic or hazardous substances
or elements. The number inside the symbol indicates the environmental protection use period in
years.
This symbol identifies the presence of a strong corrosive or other hazardous substance and a risk of
chemical harm. Only individuals qualified and trained to work with chemicals should handle
chemicals or perform maintenance on chemical delivery systems associated with the equipment.
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