1 Safety1.3.2. DANGER - Moving robots are potentially lethal!233HAC030005-001 Revision: -© Copyright 2006 ABB. All rights reserved.1.3.2. DANGER - Moving robots are potentially lethal!DescriptionAny moving robot is a potentially lethal machine.When running the robot, it may perform unexpected and sometimes irrational movements.However, all movements are performed with great force and may seriously injure anypersonnel and/or damage any piece of equipment located within the working range of therobot.EliminationAction Note1. Before attempting to run the robot, makesure all emergency stop equipment iscorrectly installed and connected.Emergency stop equipment such as gates,tread mats, light curtains, etc.2. If possible, use the hold-to-run functionwhenever possible.The hold-to-run function is used in manualmode, not in automatic mode.How to use the hold-to-run function inRobotWare 5.0 is detailed in section Howto use the hold-to-run function in theOperating manual IRC5 with FlexPendant.3. Make sure no personnel are present withinthe working range of the robot beforepressing the start button.
