Formlabs Form 2 - Safety Warnings; Component and Subsystem Safety

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3. Safety Warnings
Read and understand this manual and its safety instructions before using
the Form 2. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Supervise young or inexperienced users to ensure enjoyable and safe operation.
The instructions contain warnings and safety information, as explained below:
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.
WARNING: The laser beam is harmful to the eyes. Avoid direct contact.
WARNING: Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable chemical.
3.1 Component and Subsystem Safety
3.1.1 Laser
Class 1 Laser Product. Only remove the shell of the printer with authorization from
Formlabs or a certified reseller. Always disconnect power before removing the shell.
Accessible radiation is within Class 1 limits. The laser diode used inside the
device has the following specifications:
Diode: Violet (405 nm) Max Output: 250 mW
The laser beam is harmful to the eyes, so avoid direct contact. The Form 2 contains
an interlock system to automatically shut o the laser when the cover is open. If this
system is tampered with or fails, there is a risk of exposure to Class 3B laser light.
Laser Certification:
IEC 60825-1:2007 EN 60825-1:2007
FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING
3.1.2 Sharp Tools
The accessories include sharp tools such as: tweezers, flush cutters, a scraper,
and a part removal tool. Using these tools on slippery surfaces (such as a resin-
coated build platform) can result in sudden movement.
3.1.3 Resin
Respect Formlabs resin like any household chemical. Follow standard chemical
safety procedures andFormlabs resin handling instructions.
Wear gloves whenever handling liquid resin.
In general, Formlabs resin is not approved for use with food, drink, or medi -
cal applications on the human body. However, biocompatible resins, such as
DentalSG, are biologically safe for specific types and lengths of exposure to
the human body. Refer to information about each specific resin for more detail.
Never ingest resin in liquid or solid form.
Always consult theSDS (Safety Data Sheet)as the primary source of infor-
mation to understand safety and handling of Formlabs materials.
3.1.4 Radio Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB
digital device, pursuant to CFR Title 47, Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense. Changes or modifications to this
product not authorized by Formlabs could void the electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.
WARNING
WARNING
NOTICE