Safety precautions
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Safety precautions
The precautions described below are intended to ensure the safe and correct use of the product, and to prevent the
customer and others from exposure to the risk of injury. Use the product only after carefully reading and fully
understanding these instructions.
You must not operate the motorized linear slide (operate the equipment for the specified purpose) if the machine in
which the motorized linear slide is installed does not satisfy the related safety standards.
The factory safety manager or safety personnel in charge of the applicable machine must ensure that the machine is
operated only by qualified personnel who are familiar with the operation of electronic equipment, and thereby
prevent injury or damage to the equipment.
The term “qualified personnel” refers to persons who have received the necessary training or education and have
pertinent experience; who are familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, accident-prevention rules and
inspection conditions; who are authorized by the factory safety manager to engage in the necessary activities; and
who have the ability to discern and prevent potential dangers.
Description of signs
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a "WARNING"
symbol may result in serious injury or death.
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a “CAUTION”
symbol may result in bodily injury or property damage.
The items under this heading contain important handling instructions that the user
should observe to ensure the safe use of the product.
Description of graphic symbols
Indicates "prohibited" actions that must not be performed.
Indicates "compulsory" actions that must be performed.
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Do not use the product in explosive or corrosive environments, in the presence of flammable gases, in
places subjected to splashing water, or near combustibles. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or
injury.
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Do not transport, install, connect, or inspect the motorized linear slide while the power is supplied.
Doing so may result in electric shock.
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Do not forcibly bend, pull, or pinch the cable. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
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Do not disassemble or modify the motorized linear slide. Doing so may result in injury or damage to
equipment.
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Never use a motorized linear slide in a medical device used in connection with the maintenance or
management of human life or health, or in a transportation system whose purpose is to move or carry
people.
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Do not use the electromagnetic brake for braking or as a safety brake. Doing so may result in injury or
damage to equipment.
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Do not collide the table with the mechanical stopper in operations other than push-motion return-to-
home operation or push-motion operation. Doing so may result in injury or damage to equipment.
