Festo YXC Series Description page 111

8 Commissioning
Danger
Switching on the energy supply as well as restoring it after an interruption or power
failure can result in uncontrolled movement.
Injury (death) due to impact or pinching. Damage to the product.
• Before commissioning, take corresponding safeguarding measures in order to fulfil
fundamental safety and health protection requirements.
Danger
Unpressurized pneumatic drives can move uncontrolled and at high speed into the end
position when pneumatically actuated.
Injury (death) due to impact or pinching. Damage to the product.
• Build pressure up slowly when switching on the compressed air supply.
• Run pneumatic drives with reduced pressure into the end positions.
Caution
Narrow gaps between movable parts. Hair or loose clothing can get into the gaps and be
drawn in.
Injury from tearing, being pulled in, constriction.
• Take corresponding safeguarding measures, e.g. hair nets, tight clothing.
Caution
Marked surfaces get very hot.
Injury from burns.
• Before commissioning, take corresponding safeguarding measures in order to fulfil
fundamental safety and health protection requirements.
Warning
Exposed, rotating connecting shaft.
Injury from being drawn in and burns.
• Install reliable protection devices, e.g. protective guards, covers.
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