Yamaha RCX142, User Manual

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Safety
1. Safety
Please observe all safety rules and cautions to ensure safe and correct use of the YAMAHA robot.
Also, bear in mind that not all safety items can be listed in detail, so that accurate judgment by the
operator or service personnel is essential for operating the robot and controller safely.
Industrial robots are highly programmable, mechanical devices that provide a large degree
of freedom for performing various manipulative tasks. To ensure safe and correct of
YAMAHA industrial robots, carefully read this manual and FOLLOW THE WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS in this chapter. Failure to take necessary safety
measures or mishandling may result in trouble or damage to the robot and injury to
personnel (robot operator or service personnel) including fatal accidents.
Particularly important safety items and operation points are identified in this manual by
the following symbols and signal words.
w
WARNING
"WARNING" indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
c
CAUTION
"CAUTION" indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury or damage to the equipment or software.
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NOTE
Explains key points in the operation in a simple and clear manner.
To install, operate or adjust the YAMAHA robot or controller safely and correctly, always
follow the instructions explained in this manual by using either of the following methods.
1. Install, operate or adjust the robot or controller while referring to the contents of this
manual.
2. Install, operate or adjust the robot or controller while viewing the contents of the CD-
ROM version manual on your computer screen.
3. Install, operate or adjust the robot or controller while referring to a printout of the
necessary pages from the CD-ROM version manual.