1.2 Safety signals and symbols1.2.1 Safety signals in the manualIntroduction to safety signalsThis section specifies all safety signals used in the user manuals. Each signalconsists of:• A caption specifying the hazard level (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION)and the type of hazard.• Instruction about how to reduce the hazard to an acceptable level.• A brief description of remaining hazards, if not adequately reduced.Hazard levelsThe table below defines the captions specifying the hazard levels used throughoutthis manual.SignificanceDesignationSymbolSignal word used to indicate an imminently hazard-ous situation which, if not avoided, will result in ser-ious injury.DANGERSignal word used to indicate a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result in seriousinjury.WARNINGSignal word used to indicate a potentially hazardoussituation related to electrical hazards which, if notavoided, could result in serious injury.ELECTRICALSHOCKSignal word used to indicate a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result in slightinjury.CAUTIONSignal word used to indicate a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result in severedamage to the product.ELECTROSTATICDISCHARGE (ESD)Signal word used to indicate important facts andconditions.NOTEContinues on next pageProduct manual - IRB 6740 173HAC085701-001 Revision: A© Copyright 2023 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.2.1 Safety signals in the manual