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1. Safety Information
1.7 Material Safety Instructions
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Users of this laser engraving machine are responsible for confirming that 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 or national laws or regulations. In
particular, do not use this device to process polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Teflon, or other halogen
containing materials under any circumstances.
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Users of this laser engraver are responsible for ensuring that every person present during
operation has sufficient PPE to avoid the injury from the emissions and byproducts of the
materials being processed. In addition to the protective laser eyewear described above, this
may require goggles, masks or respirators, gloves, and other protective outer clothing.
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DO NOT ever under ANY circumstances use this laser engraver if the exhaust system is not
working properly. Always ensure that the exhaust fan can remove the dust and gas produced by
the engraving process in accordance with all applicable local and national laws and regulations.
Immediately stop use if the exhaust fan or vent pipe malfunctions. Periodically check the air
assist intake filter to ensure it stays free of any dust or debris.
Materials that can be safely used with this machine are:
Plastics Other
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Cardboard
Nylon (Polyamide, PA, etc.) Ceramics, including Dishes, Tile, etc.
Polyethylene (PE) Glass
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE, PEHD, etc.) Leather
Biaxially-oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate
(BoPET, Mylar, Polyester, etc.)
Some metals, including carbon steel and stain-
less steel, when properly configured
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG,
PET-G, etc.)
Paper & Paperboard
Polyimide (PI, Kapton, etc.) Rubber
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA, Acrylic,
Plexiglass, Lucite, etc.)
Stone, including Marble, Granite, etc.
Polyoxymethylene (POM, Acetal, Delrin, etc.)
Textiles, including Cotton, Suede, Felt, Hemp,
etc.
Polypropylene (PP, etc.)
Wood, including Cork, MDF, Plywood, Balsa,
Birch, Cherry, Oak, Poplar, etc.
Styrene
See
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5.6 for the power recommendations of mostly engravable materials.
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