Kuka KR C4 compact - 5 Safety; 5.1 General; 5.1.1 Liability; 5.1.2 Intended Use of the Industrial Robot

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5 Safety
5 Safety
5.1 General
5.1.1 Liability
The device described in this document is either an industrial robot or a com-
ponent thereof.
Components of the industrial robot:
 Manipulator
 Robot controller
 Teach pendant
 Connecting cables
 External axes (optional)
e.g. linear unit, turn-tilt table, positioner
 Software
 Options, accessories
The industrial robot is built using state-of-the-art technology and in accor-
dance with the recognized safety rules. Nevertheless, misuse of the industrial
robot may constitute a risk to life and limb or cause damage to the industrial
robot and to other material property.
The industrial robot may only be used in perfect technical condition in accor-
dance with its designated use and only by safety-conscious persons who are
fully aware of the risks involved in its operation. Use of the industrial robot is
subject to compliance with this document and with the declaration of incorpo-
ration supplied together with the industrial robot. Any functional disorders af-
fecting safety must be rectified immediately.
Safety infor-
mation
Information about safety may not be construed against KUKA Deutschland
GmbH. Even if all safety instructions are followed, this is not a guarantee that
the industrial robot will not cause personal injuries or material damage.
No modifications may be carried out to the industrial robot without the autho-
rization of KUKA Deutschland GmbH. Additional components (tools, software,
etc.), not supplied by KUKA Deutschland GmbH, may be integrated into the
industrial robot. The user is liable for any damage these components may
cause to the industrial robot or to other material property.
In addition to the Safety chapter, this document contains further safety instruc-
tions. These must also be observed.
5.1.2 Intended use of the industrial robot
The industrial robot is intended exclusively for the use designated in the “Pur-
pose” chapter of the operating instructions or assembly instructions.
Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be misuse
and is not allowed. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting
from such misuse. The risk lies entirely with the user.
Operation of the industrial robot in accordance with its intended use also re-
quires compliance with the operating and assembly instructions for the individ-
ual components, with particular reference to the maintenance specifications.
Misuse Any use or application deviating from the intended use is deemed to be misuse
and is not allowed. This includes e.g.:
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