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1.2. Safety symbols on the manipulator labels
Introduction to labels
This section describes safety symbols used on labels (stickers) on the manipulator.
Symbol are used in combinations on the labels, describing each specific warning. The
descriptions in this section are generic, the labels can contain additional information such as
values.
Types of labels
Both the manipulator and the controller are marked with several safety and information
labels, containing important information about the product. The information is useful for all
personnel handling the manipulator system, for example during installation, service, or
operation.
The safety labels are language independent, they only use graphics. See
labels on page
The information labels can contain information in text (English, German, and French).
Symbols on safety labels
Symbol
xx0900000812
xx0900000811
xx0900000839
3HAC020738-001 Revision: K
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Description
Warning!
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions are not
followed that can lead to serious injury, possibly fatal, and/or
great damage to the product. It applies to warnings that apply to
danger with, for example, contact with high voltage electrical
units, explosion or fire risk, risk of poisonous gases, risk of
crushing, impact, fall from height, etc.
Caution!
Warns that an accident may occur if the instructions are not
followed that can result in injury and/or damage to the product.
It also applies to warnings of risks that include burns, eye injury,
skin injury, hearing damage, crushing or slipping, tripping,
impact, fall from height, etc. Furthermore, it applies to warnings
that include function requirements when fitting and removing
equipment where there is a risk of damaging the product or
causing a breakdown.
Prohibition
Used in combinations with other symbols.
1.2. Safety symbols on the manipulator labels
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