Basic safety notes
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2 Basic safety notes
2.1 Intended use
The product is designed exclusively for gripping and temporarily
holding workpieces or objects.
The product is intended for installation in a machine. The condi-
tions of the Machinery Directive for an incomplete machine must
be observed.
The product has been specially designed for use on lightweight
arms from SCHUNK. If the defined application parameters are ad-
hered to, the use on standard industrial and lightweight robots is
permitted.
The manufacturer of the machine is responsible for carrying out a
risk analysis and for the protective equipment resulting from the
analysis. The safety-related information contained in the "Elec-
trical equipment of machines" standard (DIN EN 60204) must be
observed. Commissioning is only permitted in compliance with
EMC directives (89/336/EEC).
The safety-related information contained in the "Electrical equip-
ment of machines" standard (DIN EN 60204) must be ob-
served.Commissioning is only permitted in compliance with EMC
directives (2014/30/EU).
• When implementing and operating components in safety-re-
lated parts of the control systems, the basic safety principles in
accordance with DIN EN ISO 13849-2 apply. The proven safety
principles in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13849-2 also apply to
categories 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The product may only be used within the scope of its technical
• The product is intended for installation in a machine/system.
The applicable guidelines must be observed and complied with.
• Appropriate use of the product includes compliance with all in-
structions in this manual.
2.2 Not intended use
It is not intended use if the product is used, for example, as a
pressing tool, stamping tool, lifting gear, guide for tools, cutting
tool, clamping device or a drilling tool.
It is forbidden to use the product outdoors, underground or in ex-
plosive atmospheres.
• Any utilization that exceeds or differs from the appropriate use
is regarded as misuse.