Types of notes used

Safety precautions

Comply with all safety precautions indicated in this document and in your machine manufacturer's documentation!

Precautionary statements warn of hazards in handling software and devices and provide information on their prevention. They are classified by hazard severity and divided into the following groups:

 
Danger
Danger indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance instructions, the hazard will result in death or severe injury.
 
Warning

Warning indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance instructions, the hazard could result in death or serious injury.

 
Caution

Caution indicates hazards for persons. If you do not follow the avoidance instructions, the hazard could result in minor or moderate injury.

 
Notice

Notice indicates danger to material or data. If you do not follow the avoidance instructions, the hazard could result in property damage.

Sequence of information in precautionary statements

All precautionary statements comprise the following four sections:

  • Signal word indicating the hazard severity
  • Type and source of hazard
  • Consequences of ignoring the hazard, e.g.: "There is danger of collision during subsequent machining operations"
  • Escape – Hazard prevention measures

Informational notes

Observe the informational notes provided in these instructions to ensure reliable and efficient operation of the software.
In these instructions, you will find the following informational notes:

 
Tip

The information symbol indicates a tip.

A tip provides important additional or supplementary information.

 
Machine

This symbol prompts you to follow the safety precautions of your machine manufacturer. This symbol also indicates machine-dependent functions. Possible hazards for the operator and the machine are described in the machine manual.

 
Manual

The book symbol indicates a cross reference.

A cross reference leads to external documentation, for example the documentation of your machine manufacturer or other supplier.