Safety Information - Yamaha YK250XGC Installation Manual

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Safety Information

Industrial robots are highly programmable, mechanical devices that provide a large degree of freedom when
performing various manipulative tasks. To ensure safe and correct use of YAMAHA industrial robots and
controllers, carefully read and comply with the safety instructions and precautions in this "Safety Instructions"
guide. Failure to take necessary safety measures or incorrect handling may result in trouble or damage to the
robot and controller, and also may cause personal injury (to installation personnel, robot operator or service
personnel) including fatal accidents.
Before using this product, read this manual and related manuals and take safety precautions to ensure correct
handling.
The precautions listed in this manual relate to this product. To ensure safety of the user's final system that
includes YAMAHA robots, please take appropriate safety measures as required by the user's individual
system.
To use YAMAHA robots and controllers safely and correctly, always comply with the safety rules and
instructions.
• For specific safety information and standards, refer to the applicable local regulations and comply with
the instructions.
• This manual and warning labels supplied with or attached to the robot are written in English. Unless the
robot operators or service personnel understand English, do not permit them to handle the robot.
• Cautions regarding the official language of EU countries
For equipment that will be installed in EU countries, the language used for the manuals, warning labels,
operation screen characters, and CE declarations is English only.
Warning labels only have pictograms or else include warning messages in English. In the latter case,
messages in Japanese or other languages might be added.
It is not possible to list all safety items in detail within the limited space of this manual. So please note
that it is essential that the user have a full knowledge of safety and also make correct judgments on safety
procedures.
Refer to the manual by any of the following methods when installing, operating or adjusting the robot
and controller.
1. Install, operate or adjust the robot and controller while referring to the printed version of the
manual (available for an additional fee).
2. Install, operate or adjust the robot and controller while viewing the CD-ROM version of the
manual on your computer screen.
3. Install, operate or adjust the robot and controller while referring to a printout of the necessary
pages from the CD-ROM version of the manual.
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