Safety Precautions
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G5-series Linear Motors/Servo Drives With Built-in EtherCAT Communications
Safety Precautions
To ensure that the G5-series Servo Drive and Servomotor as well as peripheral equipment are used safely
and correctly, be sure to read this Safety Precautions section and the main text before using the product.
Learn all items you should know before use, regarding the equipment as well as the required safety
information and precautions.
Make an arrangement so that this manual also gets to the end user of this product.
After reading this manual, keep it in a convenient place so that it can be referenced at any time.
The following notation is used in this manual to provide precautions required to ensure safe usage of
G5-series Servo Drives and Servomotors.
The safety precautions that are provided are extremely important to safety. Always read and heed the
information provided in all safety precautions.
The display of precautions used in this manual and their meanings are explained below.
Definition of Precautionary Information
Explanation of Symbols
This symbol indicates a prohibited item.
The specific instruction is indicated using an illustration inside
and text.
The symbol shown to the left indicates “disassembly prohibited.”
This symbol indicates a compulsory item.
The specific instruction is indicated using an illustration inside
and text.
The symbol shown to the left indicates “grounding required.”
This symbol indicates danger and caution.
The specific instruction is indicated using an illustration inside
and text.
The symbol shown to the left indicates “beware of electric shock.”
This symbol indicates danger and caution.
The specific instruction is indicated using an illustration inside
and text.
The symbol shown to the left indicates the “risk of hot surface.”
This symbol indicates danger and caution.
The specific instruction is indicated using an illustration inside
and text.
The symbol shown to the left indicates the “risk of fire.”
This symbol indicates danger and caution.
The specific instruction is indicated using an illustration inside
and text.
The symbol shown to the left indicates a “general precaution.”
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury, or property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Additionally, there may be severe property damage.
DANGER
Caution
