Important Safety Information
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OM-296747A | 4/15/24
Important Safety Information
Everyone in Laser Controlled Area* Must Read and Observe
All users must review the Owner’s Manual in its entirety and be fully
trained before using the OptX 2kW System
Laser Radiation
Exposure to laser light can inflict severe retina and/or cornea injuries leading to permanent
eye damage and can cause skin damage. Some laser light, including the welding (or
cleaning) beam (1070 nm), is invisible. Safety information must be followed to prevent
exposure to invisible, direct and reflected beams. The system must only be operated in a
Laser Controlled Area (LCA).
Operation by Minors
The OptX system is not intended for use by minors. OptX system is not a toy, presents
hazards and should never be used for recreational purposes. Operation of the OptX system
in an educational setting should only be permitted under the strict supervision of a trained
adult operator who has thoroughly reviewed the Owner’s Manual and has articulated to
the students all the OptX hazards in the Owner’s Manual. Do not leave students
unsupervised at any time.
Eye Damage
All persons in the Laser Controlled Area must wear all appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE), including laser safety glasses, laser welding helmet, laser-resistant and
heat resistant gloves, caps, jackets, leather apron and other laser-resistant and heat-
resistant clothing, to protect against eye damage from any reflected or scattered laser
beams as well as welding bright light, ultraviolet (UV) light, heat and sparks. Sleeves and
collars should be buttoned at all times.
The combination of appropriate laser safety glasses and laser welding helmet will provide
sufficient protection against eye damage.
Miller recommends to use appropriate laser safety glasses in combination with Miller
OptX
helmet.
If any PPE becomes damaged or compromised while using the
OptX system, discontinue
using the OptX system immediately and replace damaged PPE.
Skin Hazard
Exposure to infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) light radiation as well as heat and sparks can
cause serious injury to the skin. All persons in the Laser Controlled Area must wear all
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including laser welding helmet, laser-
resistant and heat resistant gloves, caps, jackets, leather apron and other laser-resistant
and heat-resistant clothing. Sleeves and collars should be buttoned at all times.
Exposure to UV light can cause sunburn and increase a welder’s risk of skin cancer and
accelerated signs of skin aging. Welding sparks can cause burns as well as contacting to
hot surface or exposure to thermal radiation or hot particles. Avoid touching the welded
part or the torch nozzle tip and/or tube, with unprotected skin, immediately and shortly
after laser emission.
Miller recommends to use appropriate laser safety glasses in combination with Miller
OptX
helmet.
If any PPE becomes damaged or compromised while using the
OptX system, discontinue
using the OptX system immediately and replace damaged PPE.
Laser beam can penetrate through metal parts to objects or persons on the other side.
Never hold parts for processing in a position where laser penetration of the metal can
result in a hazard.
* As defined by ANSI Z136.1 and IEC 60825-1, a Laser Controlled Area is “a laser use area where the occupancy and activity
of those within is controlled and supervised. This area may be defined by walls, barriers or other means. Within this area,
potentially hazardous beam exposure is possible.” Laser controlled areas are generally enclosed areas capable of
absorbing stray laser energy and equipped with a safety interlock to the laser to prevent unauthorized access while laser
is in use.
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