Renesas PCA7448 1.1 Safety Symbols and Meanings, CAUTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, Example: DISASSEMBLY PROHIBITED, Example: UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE FROM THE RECEPTACLE

Chapter 1. Precautions for Safety

In both the user's manual and on the product itself, several icons are used to insure proper handling of this product and also to prevent injuries to you or other persons, or damage to your properties.

This chapter describes the precautions which should be taken in order to use this product safely and properly. Be sure to read this chapter before using this product.

1.1 Safety Symbols and Meanings

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

If the requirements shown in the "WARNING" sentences are ignored, the equipment may cause serious personal injury or death.

If the requirements shown in the "CAUTION" sentences are ignored, the equipment may malfunction.

It means important information on using this product.

In addition to the three above, the following are also used as appropriate. means WARNING or CAUTION.

Example: CAUTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC SHOCK means PROHIBITION.

Example: DISASSEMBLY PROHIBITED

means A FORCIBLE ACTION.

Example: UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE FROM THE RECEPTACLE.

The following pages describe the symbols "WARNING", "CAUTION", and "IMPORTANT".

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