YASKAWA SGM Series Safety Precautions page 5

 Safety Precautions That Must Always Be Observed
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General Precautions
• Read and understand this manual to ensure the safe usage of the product.
• Keep this manual in a safe, convenient place so that it can be referred to when-
ever necessary. Make sure that it is delivered to the final user of the product.
• Do not remove covers, cables, connectors, or optional devices while power is
being supplied to the SERVOPACK.
There is a risk of electric shock, operational failure of the product, or burning.
• Connect the ground terminals on the SERVOPACK and Servomotor to ground
poles according to local electrical codes. (Connect to 100  or less for a
SERVOPACK with a 100-VAC or 200-VAC power supply, and 10  or less for
a SERVOPACK with a 400-VAC power supply.)
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product.
There is a risk of fire or failure.
The warranty is void for the product if you disassemble, repair, or modify it.
• The SERVOPACK heat sinks, regenerative resistors, Servomotors, and other
components can be very hot while power is ON or soon after the power is
turned OFF. Implement safety measures, such as installing covers, so that
hands and parts such as cables do not come into contact with hot components.
There is a risk of burn injury.
• Do not damage, pull on, apply excessive force to, place heavy objects on, or
pinch cables.
There is a risk of failure, damage, or electric shock.
• Do not use the product in an environment that is subject to water, corrosive
gases, or flammable gases, or near flammable materials.
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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