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No.EX##-OMN0013-D
Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage.
These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of "Caution", "Warning" or
"Danger". They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International
standards (ISO/IEC) ∗1) and other safety regulations.
∗1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment ofmachines. (Part 1: General requirements)
ISO 10218-1992: Manipulating industrial robots -Safety.
etc.
CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
: WARNING indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
: DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the
equipment or decides its specifications.
Sincetheproduct specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific
equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on
necessary analysis and test results. The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be
the responsibility of the person who has determined its compatibility with the product. This person should also
continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalogue information, with a view to
giving dueconsideration to anypossibility ofequipment failure when configuring the equipment.
2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly. The assembly, operation and
maintenance of machines or equipment including our products mustbe performed by an operator who is
appropriatelytrained and experienced.
3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.
1.Theinspection and maintenance ofmachinery/equipment should onlybe performed aftermeasures toprevent
falling or runaway ofthe driven objects have been confirmed.
2. When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and thepower from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions of
all relevant products carefully.
3. Beforemachinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
4. Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is
to be used in any of the following conditions.
1. Conditions and environments outside ofthegiven specifications, or use outdoors or in aplace exposed todirect
sunlight.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space, shipping,
vehicles, military, medical treatment, combustion and recreation, or equipment in contact with food and
beverages, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or
other applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalogue.
3.An application which could havenegative effects on people, property, oranimals requiring special safety
analysis.
4. Use in an interlock circuit, which requires the provision of double interlock for possible failure byusing a
mechanical protective function, and periodical checks toconfirm proper operation.