
Basic safety notes
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2 Basic safety notes
2.1 Appropriate use
The product was designed to safely hold ferromagnetic
workpieces.
• The product may only be used within the scope of its technical
• The product is intended for industrial and industry-oriented use.
• The product is intended for installation in a machine/system.
The applicable guidelines must be observed and complied with.
• When implementing and operating components in safety-
related 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.
• Appropriate use of the product includes compliance with all
instructions in this manual.
2.2 Not intended use
• Any utilization that exceeds or differs from the appropriate use
is regarded as misuse.
2.3 Constructional changes
Implementation of structural changes
By conversions, changes, and reworking, e.g. additional threads,
holes, or safety devices can impair the functioning or safety of the
product or damage it.
• Structural changes should only be made with the written
approval of SCHUNK.
2.4 Spare parts
Use of unauthorized spare parts
Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and
damage the product or cause it to malfunction.
• Use only original spare parts or spares authorized by SCHUNK.