REXROTH RD 500 Series, Applications Manual

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Safety Instructions for Electric Servo Drives and Controls RD 500 RD51
DOK-RD500*RD51*******-IB04-EN-P
1.10 Protection during handling and installation
Under certain conditions inappropriate handling and installation of parts
and components may cause injuries.
CAUTION
Risk of injury through incorrect handling! Bod-
ily harm caused by crushing, shearing, cutting
and mechanical shock!
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Observe general instructions and safety regulations
during handling installation.
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Use only appropriate lifting or moving equipment.
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Take precautions to avoid pinching and crushing.
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Use only appropriate tools. If specified by the product
documentation, special tools must be used.
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Use lifting devices and tools correctly and safely.
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Wear appropriate protective clothing, e.g. safety
glasses, safety shoes and safety gloves.
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Never stay under suspended loads.
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Clean up liquids from the floor immediately to pre-
vent personnel from slipping.
1.11 Battery safety
Batteries contain reactive chemicals in a solid housing. Inappropriate
handling may result in injuries or equipment damage.
CAUTION
Risk of injury through incorrect handling!
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Do not attempt to re-activate discharged batteries by
heating or other methods (danger of explosion and
corrosion).
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Never charge batteries (danger from leakage and
explosion).
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Never throw batteries into a fire.
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Do not dismantle batteries.
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Handle with care. Incorrect withdrawal or installation
of a battery can damage equipment.
Note: Environmental protection and disposal! The batteries con-
tained in the product should be considered as hazardous ma-
terial for land, air and sea transport in the sense of the legal
requirements (danger of explosion). Dispose of batteries sepa-
rately from other refuse. Observe the legal requirements given
in the country of installation.