Parker Hannifin S.p.A S.B.C. Division SLVDN User’s ManualPage 11 of 1812.Safety instructions2.1. Symbols and signalsSeveral symbols and signals are used in this safety instruction.Pay attention to the following meanings :Extremely severe risk. Disregarding the following advise may involvedanger of life.Severe risk. Disregarding the following advise may involve serious personalinjury.Medium risk. Disregarding the following advise may involve personalinjury2.2. General information• Only persons who are qualified and trained for the use and operation of the equipmentmay work on this equipment or within its proximity. The persons are qualified if theyhave sufficient knowledge of the assembly, transportation, installation and operationof the equipment as well as an understanding of all warnings and precautionarymeasures noted in these instructions. The user must also observe local safetyregulations.• Before installing and commissioning the drive, read carefully this documentation andstrictly observe all technical, safety and wiring information, including identifyinglabels placed on the drive (ratings). In case of doubt contact the Parker Hannifinservice centre.• Drives are to be intended as components for use in machine or systems. Thereforethey can be used only in machine or systems that are in compliance with the lowvoltage directive 73/23/CEE (modified by 93/68/CEE) and with the electro-magneticcompatibility directive 89/336/CEE.• Electronic equipments are generally not “fail-safe” components. Therefore themachine manufacturers should carry out a risk analysis for the whole machine in orderto ensure that moving parts (motors) cannot bring personal injury in case of failures ofelectronic devices.