Safety Information; Definitions Of Signal Words And Warning Symbols; Product-Specific Safety Notes - Mettler Toledo QS3 Manual De Usuario

For further information, consult the Reference Manual (RM).

2 Safety Information

Two documents named "User Manual" and "Reference Manual" are available for this instrument.
The User Manual is printed and delivered with the instrument.
The electronic Reference Manual contains a full description of the instrument and its use.
Keep both documents for future reference.
Include both documents if you transfer the instrument to other parties.
Only use the instrument according to the User Manual and the Reference Manual. If you do not use the
instrument according to these documents or if the instrument is modified, the safety of the instrument may be
impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.

2.1 Definitions of signal words and warning symbols

Safety notes contain important information on safety issues. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal
injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results. Safety notes are marked with the following
signal words and warning symbols:
Signal words
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Warning symbols
General hazard

2.2 Product-specific safety notes

Intended use
This dosing system is designed to be used in analytical laboratories by trained staff. The dosing system is
intended for weighing and dosing powder or liquid samples.
Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of use stated by Mettler-Toledo GmbH without consent
from Mettler-Toledo GmbH is considered as not intended.
Responsibilities of the instrument owner
The instrument owner is the person holding the legal title to the instrument and who uses the instrument or
authorizes any person to use it, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator of the instrument. The
instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the instrument and third parties.
Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the instrument in their
workplace and deal with potential hazards. Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the instrument owner provides
the necessary protective gear.
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A hazardous situation with high risk, resulting in death or severe injury if not avoided.
A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe injury if
not avoided.
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not
avoided.
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
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