Yamaha CEmarking RCX221, User Manual

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Chapter
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USING THE ROBOT SAFEL
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1. Safety information
Before using the YAMAHA robot controller, be sure to read this manual and related
manuals, and follow their instructions to use the robot controller safely and correctly.
Warnings and cautions listed in this manual relate to YAMAHA robot controllers. To
ensure safety of the user's final system that includes YAMAHA robots and controllers,
please take appropriate safety measures as required by the user's individual system.
Industrial robots are highly programmable machines that provide a large degree of
freedom in movement. To use YAMAHA robots and controllers safely and correctly, be
sure to comply with the safety instructions and precautions described in this chapter.
Failure to take necessary safety measures or incorrect handling may result not only in
trouble or damage to the robot and controller, but also in serious accidents involving
injury or death to personnel (robot installer, operator, or service personnel).
This manual describes safety precautions and operating points using the following symbols
and signal words.
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DANGER
"DANGER" INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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WARNING
"WARNING" INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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CAUTION
"CAUTION" indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to the equipment or loss
of data.
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NOTE
Explains key points in the operation in a simple and clear manner.
1. Safety information