Page 21SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to observeAbout Safety Cover Interlock1. Basic feature of safety cover interlockBefore starting regular automatic production on this machine, close all safety covers.Since a screen displays the message prompting you to supply a member when it needs tobe supplied, open the corresponding cover according to the member to be supplied andthen conduct the work.If you accidentally open a safety cover during automatic production, the machine comes toan emergency stop to ensure the safety of operators.2. How to use servo switchSince an operator needs to put the hands or part of body into the machine for the purposeof model changeover or maintenance, the operating panel is equipped with the servo switchin order to ensure on-the-job safety. When this servo switch is turned OFF, all of the driveshafts of the machine will be inactive. For information about the operations above, refer tothe instruction manuals for each model.About Key Switch for Maaintenance1. Key switch for maintenance at our companyThis switch, which is targeted for the technician belonging to our company or the commis-sioned maintenance technician, can release all of the safety cover interlocks. It is used forsuch an extensive maintenance work as you cannot perform.2. Feature of key switch for maintenance at our companyIt is dangerous to use this maintenance key, because the safety cover interlock function willbe disabled and both the hardware and software judge that the safety covers are closed;eventually, the safety features will be disabled in all modes.If you need to put your hands or part of body into the machine while the safety cover inter-lock is released, be sure to turn OFF the servo switch and restrict each shaft action beforework.3. Handling of maintenance keyWe basically do not deliver this maintenance key to you.If you should make a request for the maintenance key, we will deliver it after exchanging thecertificates of delivery acknowledgement.In that case, we assume no responsibility for any accidents caused by your unsafe acts, forexample, releasing the interlock function.Your safety manager should manage the maintenance key adequately.About Interlock193C-E-OMA00-A03-01