Yamaha RCX222, User Manual

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Safety Instructions
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4. Important precautions for each stage of the robot life cycle
This section describes major precautions that must be observed when using robots and controllers. Be sure to
carefully read and comply with all of these precautions even if there is no alert symbol shown.
4.1 Precautions for using robots and controllers
General precautions for using robots and controllers are described below.
Applications where robots cannot be used 1.
YAMAHA robots and robot controllers are designed as general-purpose industrial equipment and cannot be used for the
following applications.
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DANGER
YAMAHA robot controllers and robots are designed as general-purpose industrial equipment and cannot be used
for the following applications.
• In medical equipment systems which are critical to human life
• In systems that significantly affect society and the general public
• In equipment intended to carry or transport people
• In environments which are subject to vibration such as onboard ships and vehicles.
Qualification of operators/workers 2.
Operators or persons who perform tasks for industrial robots (such as teaching, programming, movement check, inspec-
tion, adjustment, and repair) must receive appropriate training and also have the skills needed to perform the tasks
correctly and safely.
Those tasks must be performed by qualified persons who meet requirements established by local regulations and
standards for industrial robots. They must also read the manual carefully and understand its contents before attempting
the robot operation or maintenance.
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WARNING
• It is extremely hazardous for persons who do not have the above qualifications to perform tasks for industrial
robots.
• Adjustment and maintenance that require removing a cover must be performed by persons who have the
above qualifications. Any attempt to perform such tasks by an unqualified person may cause an accident
resulting in serious injury or death.