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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
10. When a Problem Occurs
• Stop the machine immediately by pressing the EMERGENCY STOP switch on the operation
panel.
• Consult with the person in charge of maintenance to determine what corrective measures need
to be taken.
• If two or more workers must work together, establish signals so that they can communicate (for
example, when lifting or setting heavy objects). Each worker should be aware when a new pro-
cess is about to begin.
• Only use specified replacement parts and fuses.
11. Powerful Magnet inside the Product
Some products contain powerful magnets, which could be dangerous if exposed by disassembling
the products. Those which contain powerful magnets are provided with a caution plate to indicate
where such magnets are used.
(1) Get assistance from Okuma for disassembling or repairing the powerful magnet housing unit.
• It is dangerous as strong magnetic attraction is exposed while/after disassembling the
strong magnetic housing unit.
• Disassembling work requires special knowledge and jigs.
(2) Danger of powerful magnet
Following are the examples of possible damage caused by being close to powerful magnet.
• Medical electronic instruments such as pacemaker produce malfunction, resulting in seri-
ous bodily injury or loss of life.
• Implanted magnetic metal devices such as artificial eye, clip used for artery of the brain,
etc. get attracted by powerful magnet, resulting in loss of life.
• Metal clothing accessories get attracted by powerful magnet, resulting in bodily injury.
• Tools or parts get attracted by powerful magnet, resulting in bodily injury.
• Precision instrument becomes out of order.
• Magnetic memory device causes data loss.
(3) Contact Okuma when disassembling a magnet housing unit is necessary to dispose of the
machine.
12. General Precautions
• Wear appropriate clothing.
• Keep the machine and the area around it clean and organized.
• Never touch controls or switches with wet hands.
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