
Basic safety notes
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2 Basic safety notes
2.1 Intended use
The product is used exclusively to measure gripping forces or to
determine workpiece weights or dimensional deviations.
• The product is intended for installation in a machine/system.
The applicable guidelines must be observed and complied with.
• The product may only be used within the scope of its technical
2.2 Inappropriate use
The product is not a safety component in accordance with the EC
Machine Directive 2006/42/EC and must not be used in safety-
relevant parts of machine control units.
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.
2.5 Environmental and operating conditions
Required ambient conditions and operating conditions
Incorrect ambient and operating conditions can make the product
unsafe, leading to the risk of serious injuries, considerable material
damage and/or a significant reduction to the product's life span.
• Make sure that the product is used only in the context of its
defined application parameters,
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• Make sure that the environment is free from splash water and
vapors as well as from abrasion or processing dust. Exceptions
are products that are designed especially for contaminated
environments.