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NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of STEPCRAFT, Inc. For
up-to date product literature, visit www.stepcraft-systems.com for customers from Europe or www.stepcraft.us for customers
from US / Canada and click on the service & support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this
product: The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
NOTICE:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or
no possibility on injury.
CAUTION:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a probability of physical property damage AND a
possibility of serious injury.
WARNING:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a probability of property damage, collateral damage,
serious injury or death OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
Safety Alert: Indicates warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury.
Warning: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the operating.
Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause
serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby and semi-professional product for advanced craftsman with previous experience in the operation
of manual guided tools such as router or computerized tools like 3D printers. It must be operated with caution and common
sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product is a safe responsible manner could result in
injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult
supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the
approval of STEPCRAFT, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read
and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and
avoid damage or serious injury.
Age Recommendation: For advanced handcrafters ages 14 and above. This is not a toy.
General Safety Precautions and Warnings
This tool is controlled by a computer. Within operation it is outside your direct control. Missing caution or program errors can
cause unexpected movement.
 Always ensure you fully understand the control program on your computer and how it affects the movement of the tool.
 Always operate your tool indoors on a solid horizontal table or workbench.
 Always carefully follow the manufacturer directions and warning for any related equipment ( i.e. milling spindles, 3D print
heads, drag knifes, etc.).
 Always keep the product, related tools, small parts and electrical components out of the reach of children.
 Always keep children out of the vicinity of this product well out of the reach of children.
 Always keep hair secured above your shoulders so it cannot get caught in the linear guides or the rotating tools.
 Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for the purpose. Moisture causes
damage to electronics.
 Never maintain and operate this product at poor light settings.
 Always ensure all clamping accessories for insertion tool, machine guided tool and work piece are secure before use.
 Always store product in a dry, temperate, secure location.
 Do not touch the insertion tools or motors as they can become extremely hot during use.
 Do not operate this tool outside
 Always ensure the emergency switch is properly set before operating.
 Always ensure you understand the product and how to operate it
 Only use STEPCRAFT-approved replacement parts and accessories for this product.
 Never place any portion of the tool or the related accessories in your mouth as it could cause serious injury.
 Never operate your desktop 3D system with a computer operated on battery.
 Never connect the tool unless using or testing the tool. Do not perform maintenance with the power supply installed.
 Never operate this product if you are tired, ill, taking any medications that impair judgment or are under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
 Never spray ignitable liquids or any other liquid on this product.
 Always keep hair and dangling or loose items well away from the insertion tools when the power supply is connected.
NOTICE: Modification with non-STEPCRAFT-approved components may result in refusal of service by STEPCRAFT.
WARNING: This is a desktop 3D-system that can hold tools with sharp blades that spin at very high RPM or tools getting really
hot. Always use extreme caution and common sense when maintaining and operating this product. If you are unsure about ANY
function or procedure described in this manual, DO NOT operate. Contact STEPCRAFT product support for assistance.
WARNING: Always ensure you are operating the tool a safe distance, 3 feet (1 meter), away from yourself and others.