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READ ME FIRST
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND POWERING UP YOUR
PRINTER!
Hazards and Warnings
The TEVO Tarantula 3D printer has motorized and heated parts. When the printer is in
operation always be aware of possible hazards.
Electric Shock Hazard
Never open the electronics bay of the printer while the printer is powered on. Before
removing the access door, always power down the printer and unplug the AC line cord.
Burn Hazard
Never touch the extruder nozzle, heater block, or the heated bed without first turnnig
off the hotend (or heated bed) and allowing it to completely cool down. The hotend (or
heated bed) can take up to twenty minutes to completely cool down. Also, never touch
recently extruded filaments. The filament can stick to your skin and causes burn.
Fire Hazard
Never place flammable materials or liquids on or near the printer when powered on or
in operation. Liquid acetone and vapours are extremely flammable.
Pinch Hazard
When the printer is in operation, be careful never to put your fingers in the moving
parts, including the belts, pulleys, gears, wheels or leadscrews.
Static Charge
Make sure to ground yourself before touching the printer, especially the electronics
Electrostatic charges can damage electronic components. To ground yourself, touch a
grounded source.
Age Warning
For user under the ages of 18, adult supervision is recommended. Beware of choking
hazards around children.