2/10 Free Mount Cylinder / Series CU 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), Japan Industrial Standards (JIS)*1) and other safety regulations*2).
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3/10 Free Mount Cylinder / Series CU Safety Instructions Caution The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries. The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications or a contract if necessary.
6/10 2. Installation and Handling ⑧ Consider emergency stop. 2-1 Design Design the system to prevent injury to personnel and damage to machinery and equipment when it is stopped by a safety device for a ! Warning power outage or manual emergency stop. ①...
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7/10 2-5 Lubrication 2-3 Mounting Caution Caution ① Be sure to connect the piston rod and the ① Lubrication of non-lubricating cylinder load that their axial centers The product has been lubricated for life at the time of manufacture, and movement directions match.
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8/10 2-10 Precautions 2-8 Maintenance Caution Warning ① Do not place your fingers in the clearance between ① Maintenance should be performed according the non-rotating plate and the cylinder tube. to the procedure indicated in the Operating There is a danger that fingers of personnel could get caught between Manual.
9/10 3. Maintenance Caution As a jig is required for bore size ø6, do not disassemble when replacing seals etc. If overhaul is required, contact SMC Sales Office. Checks 1.Daily check 1)Whether the operation is smooth or not. 2)Changes in piston speed and cycle time. 3)Whether the stroke is appropriate or not.
10/10 5.Troubleshooting Description Possible causes Countermeasures Note Insufficient The piston seal is Replace the piston seal. For ø6, request SMC output worn out. to repair. ・ Increase the bore size of the Operating The load is too much for speed is too cylinder.
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