Introduction
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Warning
The adjustment and maintenance work with the cover removed needs the special knowledge and
skill.
If unskilled work person performs such work, this may involve risk.Read “2. Qualification of opera-
tors/workers” in section 4.1 of the Safety Instructions and allow only qualified engineers to perform
this work while referring to the separate Maintenance Manual.
• Place a conspicuous sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to prevent others from touching
the controller
switch, programming box (PBX) or operation panel.
• If a safety enclosure has not yet been provided right after installation of the robot, rope off or chain
off the
movement range around the manipulator in place of a safety enclo-
sure, and observe the following points.
1. Use stable posts which will not fall over easily.
2. The rope or chain should be easily visible by everyone around the robot.
3. Place a conspicuous sign prohibiting the operator or other personnel from entering the movement range of
the manipulator.
• To check the operation after setting, refer to “4.6.1 Trial run” in the chapter “Safety precautions” in the separate
Safety Manual.
2.
Safety Alert Symbols in This Manual
This manual uses the following safety alert symbols and signal words to provide safety instructions
that must be observed and to describe handling precautions, prohibited actions, and compulsory
actions. Make sure you understand the meaning of each symbol and signal word and then read this
manual.
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DANGER
This indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
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WARNING
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
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CAUTION
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury, or damage to the equipment.
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NOTE
This gives a supplementary explanation.
