Miller OptX 2kW - Safety and Compliance Information; Safety Information; Safety Signal Words and Symbols

Safety and Compliance Information
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2 Safety and Compliance
Information
2.1 Safety Information
To ensure the safe operation and optimal performance of the OptX device and
associated peripherals, follow all warnings in the product Owner’s Manual.
Safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, main-
tenance, and service.
Operators must adhere to these recommendations and apply sound laser safety
practices at all times. There are no user serviceable parts, equipment or assemblies
associated with this product, except as indicated in Section A [▶157]. All internal
service and maintenance should only be performed by qualified Miller personnel,
except as noted in Section A [▶157].
2.1.1 Safety Signal Words and Symbols
Safety warning notes throughout this Owner’s Manual are introduced with specific
signal words (e.g. DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE) and supplemen-
tary safety symbols. They are designed to call your attention to any hazards or
important information. These standardized signal words will identify levels of
hazards and risks for injury or property damages.
Refer to Table 1 [▶24] for the list of signal words and their meanings.
Refer to Table 2 [▶25] for a list of all the symbols and their meanings.
Safety warning messages will appear in this Owner’s Manual wherever hazards or
hazardous situations can occur. They will alert the user to direct and indirect
hazards concerning the use of the product and associated peripherals, and contain
general rules of behavior.
Safety warning messages will (1) identify what the hazard is, (2) specify what the
consequences will be if the hazard is not avoided and (3) specify what precautions
should be taken.
For your safety, it is important to read and fully understand the meaning of these
signal words and symbols. Follow all safety warnings and proceed with caution to
avoid accidents, personal injury, and damage to property.
An example of a safety warning note is shown here.
DANGER
Class 4 laser radiation
Severe and permanent eye damage from reflected or scattered radiation.
 Protective laser eyewear must be worn inside the laser area if the system can
be active (Keyswitch turned ON).