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Material Safety
Never leave this device unattended during use. Do not leave
potentially combustible, flammable, explosive, or corrosive
materials near this laser. Keep a re extinguisher nearby in case of
accidents and familiarize yourself with its proper range before use to
avoid potential blowback.
Remove all dust and debris from the main bay at least once a day.
Keep the laser’s lens clean. Over time or in excessive amounts, dust
left on its surface can heat and degrade the lens, ruining the laser
module.
Users of this engraver are responsible for confirming that the
materials to be processed can withstand the heat of the laser
and will not produce any emissions or byproducts either harmful
to people nearby or in violation of local and national air safety
regulations. Seek out material safety data sheets (MSDS) for new
materials. Never attempt to engrave polyvinyl chloride (PVC), teon,
or other halogen-containing materials under any circumstances.
Some materials may require an additional exhaust system to remove
the dust and gas produced. Immediately stop use if this exhaust
system malfunctions while working on such a material.
Users of this engraver are responsible for ensuring that every person
present during use has sufficient personal protective equipment
(PPE) to avoid any injury from the work. In addition to the protective
laser eyewear mentioned above, this may require goggles, masks or
respirators, gloves, and other protective outer clothing.
This machine can safely be used with:
• Cardboard
• Ceramics
• Glass
• Leather
• Paper & Paperboard
• Most Plastics
• Rubber
• Stone
• Textiles
• Wood
It cannot be used with the following materials or any materials
including them:
• Articial Leather with Hexavalent Chromium (Cr[VI])
• Astatine
• Beryllium Oxide
• Bromine
• Chlorine, including PVB, PVC, Vinyl, etc.
• Fluorine, including PTFE, Teon, etc.
• Iodine
• Most Metals
• Phenolic Resins, including the various kinds of Epoxy
• Polycarbonate