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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 of machines .(Part 1: General requirements)

ISO 10218: 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.

Warning

1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or

decides its specifications.

Since  the  product  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  catalog
information, with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment 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 must be
performed by an operator who is appropriately trained and experienced.

3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.

1.The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to

prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.

2.When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions
of all relevant products carefully.

3. Before machinery/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 of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to
direct 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 catalog.

3. An application which could have negative effects on people, property, or animals requiring special safety

analysis.

4.Use in an interlock circuit, which requires the provision of double interlock for possible failure by using a

mechanical protective function, and periodical checks to confirm proper operation.