Page-9MR-380-03IntroductionR-380 DC SystemConventionsSymbols and/or words used to define Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notices are found throughout this manual.The “Words” in this context will be referred to as “Signal words.” The words defined here as “signal words” may beused elsewhere in the text of this document without being a signal word. When used as a signal word, the signalword will be enclosed in a solid rectangle with white background (example below).Signal Words and Their Definitions:DANGER: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). “DANGER” will indicatea hazard that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious bodily injury to yourself, the operator orpassengers of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area of the vehicle.WARNING: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). “WARNING” will indicatea hazard that, if not avoided, may result in death or serious bodily injury to yourself, the operator orpassengers of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area of the vehicle.CAUTION: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). “CAUTION” will indicate ahazard that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to yourself, the operator or passengersof the vehicle, or people in the immediate area of the vehicle.NOTICE: This signal word will not be accompanied by the safety alert symbol. “NOTICE” will indicate a conditionthat if not avoided may result in property damage. “Property” is defined as the vehicle, components inthe vehicle and/or the surrounding area such as buildings, other vehicles, etc.Safety alert symbol (seeabove).Represents a high voltagehazard.Represents an explosionhazard.Represents a corrosivechemical hazard.Represents a fire hazard.Represents a poisonouschemical hazard.Some of the decals applied to thevehicle will have icons representing theirfunction. The icons and their definitionsare listed below:Read the operators manual.Read the maintenance manual.Keep arms and legs inside thevehicle.Parking brake ON.Parking brake OFF.Do not get wet.Do not spray wash.This is an example of a safety alert message. Thismessage will contain information about a hazard and/or instructions on avoiding a hazard. The actual sizeand location of this warning box may vary.WARNINGSafety MessagesImportant information notifying you of any conditions thatmay result in hazards to yourself, persons nearby, and/or hazards to the vehicle will be presented in a text boxwith a black border and may include a signal word (seeabove). To the right is an example of a safety message.The safety message may include additional warningicons representing the type of hazard. The followingis a list of these icons and what they represent. Theseicons may also be included on the various warning andinformation decals applied to the vehicle.