Before operation
Protective equipment
Do not remove or bypass any protective devices. Check all protective devices before operation. Make sure that all emergency switches are present at all times and can be reached by you and other people. People could be seriously or fatally injured by unprotected machine parts.
Shut down and secure the machine or plant
Shut down the machine or plant. Secure the machine or plant against being inadvertently started up.
Correctly ground electrical components or modules
Avoid electric shocks due to improper grounding of electrical components or modules. Ground all conductive components as specified in the chapters: Electrical installation and Mechanical installation.
Keep the immediate environment clean
Keep your workplace and the surrounding area clean. Ensure safe working.
Do not use defective or damaged electric cylinders
Adhere to the specifications from the technical data for storage, transport, and operation. Check electric cylinder for damage. Do not use damaged electric cylinders.
Check safety pictograms
Check whether the designated pictograms are on the product. Replace missing or illegible stickers.
Observe tightening torques
Mount and repeatedly check connections and components, complying with the prescribed tightening torques.
Use the original packaging only
When shipping, transporting, storing and packing, use the original packaging or non-conductive materials.