1.3.3 DANGER - Moving manipulators are potentially lethal!DescriptionAny moving manipulator is a potentially lethal machine.When running, the manipulator may perform unexpected and sometimes irrationalmovements. Moreover, all movements are performed with great force and mayseriously injure any personnel and/or damage any piece of equipment locatedwithin the working range of the manipulator.EliminationNoteActionEmergency stop equipment such as gates,tread mats, light curtains, etc.Before attempting to run the manipulator,make sure all emergency stop equipmentis correctly installed and connected.1How to use the hold-to-run function is de-scribed in section How to use the hold-to-run function in the Operating manual - IRC5with FlexPendant.Usually the hold-to-run function is activeonly in manual full speed mode. To in-crease safety it is also possible to activatehold-to-run for manual reduced speed witha system parameter.2The hold-to-run function is used in manualmode, not in automatic mode.Make sure no personnel are present withinthe working range of the manipulator be-fore pressing the start button.33HAC033453-001 Revision: H 49© Copyright 2009-2013 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.3.3 DANGER - Moving manipulators are potentially lethal!
