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8.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This section describes the safety precautions related to the use of CNC
units. It is essential that these precautions be observed by users to
ensure the safe operation of machines equipped with a CNC unit (all
descriptions in this section assume this configuration).
CNC maintenance involves various dangers. CNC maintenance must
be undertaken only by a qualified technician.
Users must also observe the safety precautions related to the machine,
as described in the relevant manual supplied by the machine tool
builder.
Before checking the operation of the machine, take time to become
familiar with the manuals provided by the machine tool builder and
FANUC.
CAUTION
Maintenance on a live system requires careful
planning, adherence to operating and maintenance
procedures, and the appropriate permits and
permissions.
These matters are the responsibility of the
owner/operator of the system and are outside the
scope of this document.
TRAINING
FANUC Training Center provides versatile training course for the
person who is concerned with hardware and software installation,
maintenance and operation. FANUC recommend studying and
learning how efficiently operate FANUC products.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Only qualified personnel should be allowed to specify, apply, install,
commissioning, operate, maintain, or perform any other function
related to the products described in the product manuals. Examples of
such qualified persons are defined as follows:
• System application and design engineers who are familiar with
the safety concepts of machine tool.
• Installation, startup, and service personnel who are trained to
install and maintain such machine tool.
• Operating personnel trained to operate machine tool and trained
on the specific safety issues and requirements of the particular
equipment.