Danger - Moving Manipulators Are Potentially Lethal - ABB M2000 Product Manual

1 Safety

1.3.2. DANGER - Moving manipulators are potentially lethal!

1.3.2. DANGER - Moving manipulators are potentially lethal!
Description
Any moving manipulator is a potentially lethal machine.
When running the manipulator, it may perform unexpected and sometimes irrational
movements. However, all movements are performed with great force and may seriously
injure any personnel and/or damage any piece of equipment located within the manipulator
working range.
Elimination
Step
36
Action
1. Before attempting to run the manipulator,
make sure all emergency stop equipment
has been correctly installed and connected.
2. If possible, use the hold-to-run button
whenever possible.
The hold-to-run button is used in manual
mode, not in automatic mode.
3. Make sure no personnel is present within
the manipulator working range before
pressing the start button.
Info/Illustration
Emergency stop equipment such as
gates, tread mats, light curtains, etc.
How to use the hold-to-run control in
RobotWare 5.0 is detailed in section
How to use the hold-to-run switch
the Operator's Manual, IRC5.
How to use the hold-to-run control in
RobotWare 4.0 is detailed in section
The Teach Pendant unit in the User's
Guide.
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