General and safety information – ALTANA Pendulum Hardness Tester Manual Benutzerhandbuch
Seite 8

7
1. General and Safety Information
1.1. Symbols and terms
The following symbols and terms are used:
• This symbol warns against physical injury
• This symbol warns against electrical hazard
• This symbol marks additional information.
The term “Danger”
Marks life-endangering hazards.
The term “Warning”
Marks non life-endangering hazards.
The term “Caution”
Marks possible material damages.
1.2. General Safety information
• If used appropriately, no hazard is to be
expected either mechanically or electrically.
• The instrument complies with the safety
requirements of actual standards. Even so read
the safety instructions and use the instrument
accordingly to prevent injuries and material
damages.
• The instrument can be disconnected from
power :
- by pulling the plug out of the external power
supply.
English
General and Safety Information