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UltiMaker S8 Installation and user manual
1. Safety and compliance
Read the important notices in this chapter to ensure the safety of the UltiMaker S8 and its operators.
Additionally, this chapter contains compliance and regulatory information.
1.1 Safety messages
This document contains tips and notes:
Tip: Additional information that is helpful to do a task or learn more.
Note: Important information to avoid problems.
The following ISO warning symbols are also used in this document and on the printer:
Read the user manual (ISO 7010-M002). Before using this product, read the complete user manual to learn
about all its features and safety-related information. This symbol is placed on the front panel of the printer.
Warning (ISO 7010-W001). Warns of a situation that may cause material damage or injuries if the safety
instructions are not followed.
Magnetic field (ISO 7010-W006). This product contains magnets. Magnets are used in the build plate, print
head, and Material Station door. Ensure a distance of > 4 cm from sensitive electronic equipment and any
implanted electronic medical devices.
Electricity hazard (ISO 7010-W012). This printer uses mains power, which is hazardous when touched. This
symbol is placed on the power supply cover or module.
Hot surface (ISO 7010-W017). The print cores and build plate of this product can reach high temperatures.
Always allow the machine to cool down before reaching inside. This symbol is placed on the print
head and build plate.
Crushing of hands (ISO 7010-W024). This product contains moving components. Never reach inside the
printer while it is in operation. This symbol is placed underneath the build plate.
1.2 General safety information
Intended use and required skill level
• UltiMaker products shall only be used by persons who have carefully read and understood the user manual and
the safety provisions in it.
• UltiMaker S series products are intended for professional and/or light industrial use and can be used by
ordinary, instructed, and skilled persons. The user manual describes operations that may require different
levels of qualifications to ensure safety. See definitions below.
• Unless stated otherwise in the respective (maintenance) instructions, maintenance activities shall only
be carried out by skilled or instructed persons. Where stated so, specific activities can also be carried out
by ordinary persons.
• This product is not intended for use by children. When using this product, children should be under constant
supervision of an adult who is responsible for their safety. Maintenance actions shall only be performed by an
adult, following the provided instructions.
• UltiMaker products are not intended for use by persons with reduced physical and/or mental capabilities, or
persons with a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instructions
concerning the use of the product by a person responsible for their safety.
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