laser safety
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Synrad
Series 48Series 48
Series 48Series 48
Series 48 operator’s manual
Hazard information
Hazard information includes terms, symbols, and instructions used in this manual or on the equipment to
alert both operating and service personnel to the recommended precautions in the care, use, and han-
dling of Class IV laser equipment.
Terms
Certain terms are used throughout this manual or on the equipment labels. Please familiarize yourself
with their definitions and significance.
Imminent hazards which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Potential hazards which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, may result in product
damage.
Points of particular interest for more efficient or convenient equipment operation;
additional information or explanation concerning the subject under discussion.
General hazards
Following are descriptions of general hazards and unsafe practices that could result in death, severe
injury, or product damage. Specific warnings and cautions not appearing in this section are found
throughout the manual.
Danger:
Warning:
Caution:
Note:
Caution:
Danger
serious
personal
injury
This laser product emits invisible infrared laser radiation in the
10.6 µm CO
2
wavelength band.
Do not allow laser radiation to enter the eye by viewing direct or
reflected laser energy. CO
2
laser radiation can be reflected from
metallic objects even though the surface is darkened. Direct or
diffuse laser radiation can inflict severe corneal injuries leading to
permanent eye damage or blindness. All personnel must wear eye
protection suitable for 10.6 µm CO
2
radiation when in the same area
as an exposed laser beam. Eyewear protects against scattered energy
but is not intended to protect against direct viewing of the beam –
never look directly into the laser output aperture or view scattered
laser reflections from metallic surfaces.
Enclose the beam path whenever possible. Exposure to direct or
diffuse CO
2
laser radiation can seriously burn human or animal
tissue, which may cause permanent damage.
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