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.