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Safety Precautions
Symbols to ensure the safe and proper use of the Variax
The following symbols are used this manual where safety precautions must be observed. Read
and understand the meanings of these symbols to ensure the safe and proper use of Variax.
Failure to obey these precautions can cause machine problems, accidents, or other unexpected
behavior.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which may result
in death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which may result
in minor or moderate personal injury or damage to the
equipment.
Meaning of symbols
In general, this symbol alerts you to an action or operation that you
must not do.
General prohibition
Do Not Touch
In general, this symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage
to you or your equipment.
General
Warning
Electrical
Hazard
Pinch Point
High
Temperature
This symbol alerts you to actions that are reserved for
qualified service personnel only
Mandatory Action
Electrical Grounding