
Basic safety notes
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05.01|EVG 55|en
Basic safety notes
Intended use
The product is designed exclusively for gripping and temporarily hold-
ing workpieces or objects.
• The product may only be used within the scope of its technical da-
• The product is intended for installation in a machine/system. The
applicable guidelines must be observed and complied with.
• The product is intended for industrial use.
• Appropriate use of the product includes compliance with all in-
structions in this manual.
Not intended use
It is not intended use if the product is used, for example, as a pressing
tool, stamping tool, lifting gear, guide for tools, cutting tool, clamping
device or a drilling tool.
• Any utilization that exceeds or differs from the appropriate use is
regarded as misuse.
Constructional changes
Making constructional changes
Attachments and modifications, constructional changes and subse-
quent work, e.g. additional threads, drill holes and safety devices may
impair the operation and safety or damage the product.
• Constructional changes may only be done with SCHUNK's permis-
sion.
Spare parts
Use of unauthorised spare parts
Using unauthorised spare parts can endanger personnel and damage
the product or cause it to malfunction.
• Use only original spare parts or spares authorised by Schunk.
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