Laguna Tools PL1220 - Prohibited Materials

PL1220 Owner’s Manual
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20. Do not wear clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always
tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to reduce the risk of slipping and losing
control or accidentally contacting cutting tool or moving parts.
21. Never stand on the machine. Serious injury may occur if the machine is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.
22. Consult the Owner’s Manual or Laguna Tools for recommended accessories. Using improper
accessories will increase the risk of serious injury or damage.
1.5 Prohibited Materials
The following materials are not permitted to be used with any CO2 laser processing machine.
This list is not a complete list and there may be other materials that can harm the operator and
the machine.
Table 1-1 Prohibited Materials
Material Danger
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Vinyl
Artificial Leather
Toxic gas is harmful to the operator and bystanders.
Acidic byproduct is harmful to the lens and machine components.
Polycarbonate (Lexan)
Epoxy
Fiberglass
Resin
Toxic gas is harmful to the operator and bystanders.
Acidic byproduct is harmful to the lens and machine components.
Material Properties resist laser cutting/engraving.
ABS
Toxic gas is harmful to the operator and bystanders.
Acidic byproduct is harmful to the lens and machine components.
Material properties resist laser cutting/engraving.
HDPE Highly flammable.
Acidic byproduct is harmful to the lens and machine components.
Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
EPS
Polyurethane Foam
Polypropylene Foam
Extremely Flammable.
Acidic byproduct is harmful to the lens and machine components.
This material has been reported to cause several fires by processing
with a laser machine.