laser safety
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Synrad Firestar ti-Series operator’s manual
Hazard information
Warning
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U.S. customers should refer to and follow the laser safety precautions
described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Z136.1-2007 document, Safe Use of Lasers. Procedures listed in this
Standard include the appointment of a Laser Safety Officer (LSO),
operation of the product in an area of limited access by trained per-
sonnel, servicing of equipment only by trained and authorized person-
nel, and posting of signs warning of the potential hazards.
European customers should appoint a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) who
should refer to and follow the laser safety precautions described in
EN 60825-1, 2007—Safety of Laser Products.
Warning
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Materials processing with a laser can generate air contaminants such
as vapors, fumes, and/or particles that may be noxious, toxic, or
even fatal. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for materials being
processed should be thoroughly evaluated and the adequacy of provi-
sions for fume extraction, filtering, and venting should be carefully
considered. Review the following references for further information
on exposure criteria:
ANSI Z136.1-2007, Safe Use of Lasers, section 7.3.
U.S. Government’s Code of Federal Regulations: 29 CFR 1910,
Subpart Z.
Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) published by the American Confer-
ence of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
It may be necessary to consult with local governmental agencies
regarding restrictions on the venting of processing vapors.
Warning
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The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Danger
serious
personal
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This product is not intended for use in explosive, or potentially
explosive, atmospheres.
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