SAFETY
Section 1-2
• SOME MATERIALS, WHEN ENGRAVED OR CUT WITH A
LASER, CAN PRODUCE TOXIC AND CAUSTIC FUMES.
We suggest that you obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) from the materials manufacturer. The MSDS
discloses all of the hazards when handling or processing that
material. DISCONTINUE processing any material that shows
signs of chemical deterioration of the laser system such as rust, metal etching or
pitting, peeling paint, etc. Damage to the laser system from caustic materials is NOT
covered under warranty.
• CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN MOVING OR LIFTING THIS
DEVICE. Obtain assistance from 3 or 4 additional people when
lifting or carrying (secure motion system and doors). Severe
bodily injury may occur if improper lifting techniques are applied
or the system is dropped.
• DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE
ELECTRONICS AND LASER ENCLOSURES OF THIS
SYSTEM. Although access to these areas is not necessary
during normal use, if it becomes necessary to open one of
these enclosures for service reasons, please remember to
disconnect the power cord from your electrical supply.
• THIS DEVICE IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH CDRH
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS UNDER 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11.
CDRH is the Center for the Devices of Radiological Health division of the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA. It also complies with CE (European
Community) safety regulations. No guarantees of suitability or safety are provided
for any use other than those specified by Universal Laser Systems, Inc.
Laser Safety
The device contains a sealed carbon dioxide (CO2) laser in a Class I enclosure that produces intense
invisible and visible laser radiation at a wavelength of 10.6 microns in the infrared spectrum. For your
protection, this enclosure is designed to completely contain the CO2 laser beam. Improper use of
controls and adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified, may invalidate the
safety of this system.
• The intense light that appears during the engraving or cutting process is the product
of material combustion or vaporization. DO NOT STARE AT THE BRIGHT LIGHT
OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
• This device may contain a visible Red Dot Pointer (Class IIIa). DO NOT STARE AT
THE RED LIGHT OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
• The user door(s) are safety interlocked and will disable the CO2 laser beam from
firing when the user door(s) are opened. The Red Dot Pointer is NOT safety
interlocked and can be automatically activated with the door(s) either open or
closed.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE LASER SYSTEM IF ITS SAFTEY FEATURES HAVE
BEEN MODIFIED, DISABLED OR REMOVED. This may lead to accidental
exposure to invisible and visible CO2 laser radiation which may cause permanent
blindness and/or severe burns to your skin.
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