Section 1 - Safety Rules May 2008Document 57.4403.4200GTH-4013 SX GTH-4017 SXxiiSAFETY RULES1.1 SAFETY RULES1.1-1 PERSONAL SAFETYIn this manual, any important information is preceded bya SPECIAL SYMBOL.All operators who work or service the machine must knowthe exact meaning of these safety symbols.There are six special (or safety) symbols in this manual,always combined with keywords that class the situationsaccording to their danger degree.The symbols are always followed by a text explainingthe situation taken into account, the attention to be paidto such situation, the method and the behaviour to beadopted. When necessary, it stresses prohibitions orsupplies instructions to prevent dangers.Sometimes, it can be followed by illustrations.We list below the special (or safety) symbols accordingto the relative seriousness of the hazard situation:Draws the attention to situations that involve yourown as well as the others’ safety and that can resultin serious or lethal injury.DANGERDraws the attention to situations that involve yourown as well as the others’ safety and that can resultin serious or lethal injury.WARNINGDraws the attention either to situations that involveyour own as well as the others’ safety and that canresult in minor or moderate injury or to situationsthat involve the machine efficiency.CAU T I ONDraws the attention either to situations that involveyour own as well as the others’ safety and that canresult in minor or moderate injury or to situationsthat involve the machine efficiency.NOTICEDraws the attention to important technical informationor practical advice that allows for a safer and moreefficient use of the machine.PROT ECT T H EEN V I RON M EN TDraws the attention to important environment-relatedinformation.Be sure to wear protective eye wear andother protective clothing if the situationwarrants it.Be aware of potential crushing hazards suchas moving parts, free swinging or unsecuredcomponents when lifting or placing loads.Always wear approved steel-toed shoes.Courtesy of Crane.Market
