7Section 2 General Information2.1 Safety InformationPlease read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or operating this equipment.Pay attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in seriousinjury to the operator or damage to the equipment.Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired, do not use orinstall this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.2.1.1 Use of Hazard InformationDANGERIndicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury.CAUTIONIndicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderateinjury.Important Note: Information that requires special emphasis.Note: Information that supplements points in the main text.2.1.2 Precautionary LabelsRead all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to theinstrument could occur if not observedThis symbol, if noted on the instrument, references the instruction manual for operation and/or safety information.This symbol indicates that a risk of electrical shock and/or electrocution exists.Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems after 12August of 2005. In conformity with European local and national regulations (EU Directive 2002/96/EC), Europeanelectrical equipment users must now return old or end-of life equipment to the Producer for disposal at no charge tothe user.Note: For return for recycling, please contact the equipment producer or supplier for instructions on how to returnend-of-life equipment, producer-supplied electrical accessories, and all auxiliary items for proper disposal.