Chapter 1: Introduction DANGER : This indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING : This indicates a potentially hazardous electrical situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or major damage to the equipment. WARNING : This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or major damage to the equipment. CAUTION : This indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the equipment. NOTE: Notes provide supplementary information, emphasize a point or procedure, or give a tip for easier operation. 1.3 Safety Precautions DANGER:
An Adept Hornet robot can cause serious injury or death, or damage to itself and other equipment, if the following safety precautions are not observed: l All personnel who install, operate, teach, program, or maintain the system must read this guide, read the Adept Robot Safety Guide , and complete a training course for their responsibilities in regard to the robot. l All personnel who design the robot system must read this guide, read the Adept Robot Safety Guide , and must comply with all local and national safety regulations for the location in which the robot is installed. l The robot system must not be used for purposes other than described in Intended Use of the Robots on page 17.
Contact Adept if you are not sure of the suitability for your application. l The user is responsible for providing safety barriers around the robot to prevent anyone from accidentally coming into contact with the robot when it is in motion. l Power to the robot and its power supply must be locked out and tagged out before any maintenance is performed. Adept Hornet 565 Robot User's Guide, User’s Guide, Rev A Page 16 of 142