These photos show an area of this product that should not be
touched. In the black and white photo, you
cannot clearly see the directional arrow or the "X" indicating the danger
area? You can see the red "X" and
the red arrow in the color photo to the right, but that doesn't help when the
Operator Manual is printed in black and white.
Furthermore, from our viewpoint, you should never show someone
physically touching the prohibited area.
Make sure the illustrations you use in your Operator Manual
are clearly defined, whether printed in black and white or in color, as shown in
the following illustrations. As stated
above you should not show the action being described, such as "do not
touch" the hot surface. Even though
the international "Do Not" symbol is shown, it is possible that not
everyone will understand. For legal purposes,
it is better to show the operator's hand at a safe distance along with the
"Do Not" message and symbol.
Initially you may save money using the photos supplied by
the exporter, but these photos do not provide a clear understanding of the
prohibited action. Using quality
illustrations, however, will make a clear statement of the prohibited action.
Ultimately you need to compare the cost savings of using
photos with an unclear meaning to that of your attorney defending you in a
personal injury lawsuit. Our
recommendation is to invest in the one-time cost of creating a clear and
concise Operator Manual and not multiple times defending ongoing lawsuits over
the lifespan of the product.
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