Signal Symbols - Yamaha YK-X Series User Manual

This user's manual describes the safety measures, handling, adjustment and maintenance of YK-X series
robots for correct, safe and effective use. Be sure to read this manual carefully before installing the robot.
Even after you have read this manual, keep it in a safe and convenient place for future reference. This user's
manual should be used with the robot and considered an integral part of it. When the robot is moved,
transferred or sold, send this manual to the new user along with the robot. Be sure to explain to the new user
the need to read through this manual.
For details about actual robot operation and programming, refer to the "YAMAHA Robot Controller User's
Manual".
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WARNING
The adjustment and maintenance work with the cover removed needs the special knowledge and skill.
If unskilled work person performs such work, this may involve risk.Read "2. Qualification of operators/workers" in
section 4.1 of the Safety Instructions and allow only qualified engineers to perform this work while referring to the
separate Maintenance Manual.
• Place a conspicuous sign indicating the robot is being adjusted, to prevent others from touching the controller
switch, programming box (PBX) or operation panel.
• If a safety enclosure has not yet been provided right after installation of the robot, rope off or chain off the
movement range around the manipulator in place of a safety enclosure, and observe the following points.
1. Use stable posts which will not fall over easily.
2. The rope or chain should be easily visible by everyone around the robot.
3. Place a conspicuous sign prohibiting the operator or other personnel from entering the movement range of
the manipulator.
• To check the operation after setting, refer to "4.6.1 Trial run" in the chapter "Safety precautions" in the separate
Safety Manual.
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CAUTION
Use only the lubricants specified by your distributor.

Signal symbols

The following safety alert symbols and signal words are used to provide safety instructions that must be
observed and to describe handling precautions, prohibited actions, and compulsory actions. Make sure to
understand the meaning of each symbol and signal word and then read this manual.
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DANGER
This indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury, or
damage to the equipment.
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NOTE
This indicates a supplementary explanation in the operation.
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