Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 Before use
Only qualified and educated personnel should work with the product. Use the product correctly after
thoroughly reading the section “Safety precautions.”
Should you require the inspection or repair of internal parts, please contact the Oriental Motor branch or sales
office from which you purchased the product.
The product described in this manual has been designed and manufactured to be incorporated in general
industrial equipment. Do not use for any other purpose. Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any
damage caused through failure to observe this warning.
RoHS Directive
The products do not contain the substances exceeding the restriction values of RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU).
1.2 Safety precautions
The precautions described below are intended to prevent danger or injury to the user and other personnel
through safe, correct use of the product. Use the product only after carefully reading and fully understanding
these instructions.
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a “Caution”
symbol may result in injury or property damage.
Note
The items under this heading contain important handling instructions that the user
should observe to ensure safe use of the product.
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Do not use the linear head beyond its specifications. Doing so may result in injury or equipment damage.
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Confirm that the product matches the order. Installing a wrong product may result in injury.
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Do not transport the product by holding the rack or case only. If the case or rack drops, injury may result.
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When moving the rack up and down, always affix the rack. If the case or rack drops, injury may result.
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Operate the product after securely affixing the linear head. Failure to do so may result in injury or
equipment damage.
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Be sure to install a cover, etc., on the moving part. Failure to do so may result in injury.
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Check the moving direction before assembling the product into a machine. Failure to do so may result in
injury or equipment damage.
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Do not touch the linear head while the linear head is operating. Injury may result.
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Before operating, confirm that the emergency-stop function is working properly. Failure to do so may result
in injury.
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Do not disassemble or modify the linear head. This may cause injury. Refer all such internal inspections
and repairs to the branch or sales office from which you purchased the product.
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Dispose the product correctly in accordance with laws and regulations, or instructions of local governments.
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Grease for gear lubrication is applied to the rack of the linear head, and it may ooze out. If there is concern
over possible environmental damage resulting from the leakage of grease, check for grease stains during
regular inspections. Alternatively, install an oil pan or other device to prevent leakage from causing further
damage. Oil leakage may lead to problems in the customer’s equipment or products.
