Omtech POLAR 350 User Manual

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• DO NOT allow minors, untrained personnel, or personnel suffering from physical or mental impairment
that would affect their ability to follow this manual and the software manual to install, operate, maintain,
or repair this device.
• Any untrained personnel who might be near the device while it is in operation MUST be informed that
it is dangerous and fully instructed on how to avoid injury during its use.
• Always keep a fire extinguisher, water hose, or other flame retardant system nearby
in case of accidents. Ensure that the local fire department's phone number is clearly
displayed nearby. In the case of a fire, cut electrical power before dousing the flame.
Familiarize yourself with the correct range for your extinguisher before use. Take
care not to use the extinguisher too close to the flame, as its high pressure can
produce blowback.
2.3 Laser Safety Instructions
When used as instructed, the Polar 350 is a Class 1 laser system safe for users and bystanders. However the
invisible engraving laser, the laser tube, and its electrical connections remain extremely dangerous. Used
or modified without care, they can cause serious property damage and personal injury including but not
limited to the following:
• The laser will easily burn nearby combustible materials
• Some working materials may produce radiation or harmful gases during processing
• Direct exposure to the laser will cause bodily harm including serious burns and
irreparable eye damage
As such,
• DO NOT modify or disable this device's provided safety features except as specifically instructed
elsewhere in this manual. Do not modify or disassemble the laser and do not use the laser if it has
been modified or disassembled by anyone except trained and skilled professionals. Do not activate the
laser without its focus lens. Dangerous radiation exposure and other injury may result from the use of
adjusted, modified, or otherwise incompatible equipment.
• NEVER leave any part of the Polar open during operation except (when needed) the pass-through doors.
Never interfere with the laser beam, do not place any part of your body in any part of the laser path
during operation, and never attempt to view the laser directly. When using the pass-through doors
or otherwise risking exposure to the laser beam, take measures to protect yourself from potentially
reflected laser beams including the use of personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear
specially designed to filter the specific wavelength of your engraver's laser with an optical density (OD)
of 6+.
• DO NOT stare or allow others to stare continuously at the laser beam during operation even when the
cover is closed and/or wearing protective eyewear.
• ONLY use this engraver if its automatic shutoffs are working properly. Never disable any of these shutoffs
except as specifically instructed elsewhere in this manual. When you first get this engraver and if you
subsequently notice any problems, test them (see below) before undertaking any other work. Do not
continue use if the shutoffs do not occur. Turn off the device and contact technical support or your repair
service.
• ONLY use this engraver in a flat and stable location. Using it on an unstable surface or at a tilted position
may cause the laser to deviate from its intended path or permanently damage internal components of
the device.

Omtech POLAR 350 Specifications

General

Brand	Omtech
Model	POLAR 350
Category	Engraver
Language	English