Introduction
The warnings, cautions, and in-
structions discussed in this manu-
al cannot cover all possible condi-
tions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the opera-
tor that common sense and caution
are factors that cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
Regulatory Statements
The EC Declaration of Conformity
(999-995-232.10) will accompany
this manual as a separate booklet
when required.
This device complies with Part 15
of FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
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Safety Symbols
In this manual and on the product, safety
symbols and signal words are used to com-
municate important safety information. This
section is provided to improve understand-
ing of these signal words and symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates informa-
NOTICE
tion that relates to the pro-
tection of property.
This symbol means read the op-
erator's manual carefully before
using the equipment. The manual
contains important information on
the safe and proper operation of
the equipment.
This symbol means always wear
safety glasses with side shields or
goggles when handling or using
this equipment to reduce the risk
of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of
electrical shock.
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