2.3 Area of responsibility
2.3.1 Responsibilities of the operator
The operator has the following responsibilities:
- It is the responsibility of the operator to comply with the national official and statutory
regulations for the operation of a class 4 (US: class IV) laser system or laser system with a
build in laser source of class 4 (US: class IV).
- In addition to the safety notes and instructions stated in this manual, consider and observe the local
accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations that apply at the operation site of
the machine.
- A CO
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fire extinguisher must always be at hand, as the laser beam can ignite flammable
materials.
- If the machine is used industrially, the operator is subject to the legal obligations concerning
industrial safety.
- All personnel involved in installation, set-up, operation, maintenance and repair of the machine
must have read and understood this manual and in particular the “Safety” section. The
personnel must be trained and informed about all the functions, potential dangers and safety
issues of the machine on a yearly basis.
- The user is recommended to prepare company internal instructions considering the
occupational qualifications of the personnel employed in each case, and the receipt of the
instruction/this manual or the participation in the introduction/training should in each case be
acknowledged in writing.
- Keep the manual in the immediate vicinity of the machine so that it is accessible at all times to
all persons working on or with the machine.
- Authority for the individual activities relating to the application of the machine (e.g. installation,
operation, maintenance and cleaning) must be clearly defined and observed, so that no
unclear competencies result under the aspect of safety. This applies in particular to work to be
performed on the electrical equipment that may only be performed by qualified specialists.
- Maintenance and repair work as specified in the manual must be carried out regularly.
- For all activities concerning installation, set-up, start-up, operation, modifications of conditions
and methods of operation, maintenance, inspection and repair, the switch-off procedures that
may be provided in the manual must be observed.
- Provide appropriate personal protection equipment (e.g. protective goggles according to
wavelength and laser power).
- The operator is responsible for the safety-related state of the machine.
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