General Warnings and Cautions

Description

The following warnings messages can be repeated, explained or detailed in subsequent sections.
 

Failure to adhere to the general safety practices, listed below, can result in injury or death.

  • Verify the robot arm and tool/end effector are properly and securely bolted in place.

  • Verify the robot application has ample space to operate freely.

  • Verify the personnel are protected during the lifetime of the robot application including transport, installation, commissioning, programming/ teaching, operation and use, dismantling and disposing.

  • Verify robot safety configuration parameters are set to protect personnel, including those who can be within reach of the robot application.

  • Avoid using the robot if it is damaged.

  • Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry when working with the robot. Tie back long hair.

  • Avoid placing any fingers behind the internal cover of the Control Box.

  • Inform users of any hazardous situations and the protection that is provided, explain any limitations of the protection and the residual risks.

  • Inform users of the location of the emergency stop button(s) and how to activate the emergency stop in case of an emergency or an abnormal situation.

  • Warn people to keep outside the reach of the robot, including when the robot application is about to start-up.

  • Be aware of robot orientation to understand the direction of movement when using the Teach Pendant.

  • Adhere to the requirements in ISO 10218-2.

 

Handling tools/end effectors with sharp edges and/or pinch points can result in injury.

  • Make sure tools/end effectors have no sharp edges or pinch points.

  • Protective gloves and/or protective eyeglasses could be required.

 

Prolonged contact with the heat generated by the robot arm and the Control Box, during operation, can lead to discomfort resulting in injury.

  • Do not handle or touch the robot while in operation or immediately after operation.

  • Check the temperature on the log screen before handling or touching the robot.

  • Allow the robot to cool down by powering it off and waiting one hour.

 

Failure to perform a risk assessment prior to integration and operation can increase risk of injury.

  • Perform a risk assessment and reduce risks prior to operation.

  • If determined by the risk assessment, do not enter the range of the robot movement or touch the robot application during operation. Install safeguarding.

  • Read the risk assessment information.

 

Using the robot with untested external machinery, or in an untested application, can increase the risk of injury to personnel.

  • Test all functions and the robot program separately.
  • Read the commissioning information.

 

Very strong magnetic fields can damage the robot.

  • Do not expose the robot to permanent magnetic fields.

 

Verify all mechanical and electrical equipment is installed according to relevant specifications and warnings.