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CHAPTER 1 Using the Robot Safely
(14) Consult us for corrective action when the robot is damaged or
malfunction occurs.
WARNING
If any part of the robot is damaged or any malfunction occurs, continuous op-
eration may be very dangerous. Please consult YAMAHA dealer for corrective
action.
Damage or Trouble Possible Danger
Damage to machine harness or robot cable Electrical shock, malfunction of robot
Damage to exterior of robot
Flying outwards of damaged parts during robot
operation
Abnormal operation of robot
(positioning error, excessive vibration, etc.)
Malfunction of robot
Z-axis brake trouble Dropping of load
(15) Use caution not to touch the controller rear panel cooling fan.
WARNING
•Bodily injury may occur from coming into contact with the cooling fan while it
is rotating.
•When removing the fan cover for inspection, first turn off the controller and
make sure the fan has stopped.
(16) Use caution not to touch the high temperature motor or speed
reduction gear casing.
WARNING
The motor and speed reduction gear casing are extremely hot after automatic
operation, so burns may occur if these are touched.
Before touching these parts during inspections or servicing, turn off the control-
ler, wait for a while and check that the temperature has cooled.
(17) Do not remove, alter or stain the warning labels.
WARNING
If warning labels are removed or difficult to see, necessary cautions may not be
taken, resulting in an accident.
•Do not remove, alter or stain the warning labels on the robot.
•Do not allow the warning labels to be hidden by the device installed to the
robot by the user.
•Provide proper lighting so that the symbols and instructions on the warning
labels can be clearly seen even from the outside of safeguards.