Universal Laser Systems VLS3.75 - Appropriate Use and General Safety

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Description of Appropriate Use
This device is designed for laser cutting and engraving in an office, laboratory, workshop or light-duty
manufacturing environment. Materials to be processed must fit completely inside the system for proper
operation.
CAUTION: This device is not designed, tested, intended or authorized for use in any medical applications,
surgical applications, medical device manufacturing or any similar procedure or process requiring approval,
testing or certification by the United States Food and Drug Administration or other similar governmental
entities.
General Safety
Use of the equipment in a manner other than described in this manual or failure to follow the operational
requirements and safety guidelines listed in this manual can result in injury to yourself and others and may
cause damage to the equipment and your facility.
EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM MAY CAUSE PHYSICAL BURNS AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE
EYE DAMAGE. Proper use and care of this system are essential to safe operation. Use of
controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NEVER OPERATE THE LASER SYSTEM WITHOUT CONSTANT SUPERVISION OF THE CUTTING
AND ENGRAVING PROCESS. Exposure to the laser beam may cause ignition of combustible
materials which can lead to a fire. A properly maintained fire extinguisher should be kept on
hand at all times.
NEVER LEAVE MATERIALS IN THE LASER SYSTEM AFTER LASER PROCESSING HAS FINISHED.
Always remove all material including scrap material from the machine after use. Scrap
material left in the laser system including materials that collect in the removable cutting
table can be a fire hazard. It is also recommended you allow scrap materials to cool prior to
leaving the work area. A properly maintained fire extinguisher should be kept on hand at all
times.
A PROPERLY CONFIGURED, INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND OPERATIONAL PARTICULATE
AND FUME EXHAUST SYSTEM IS MANDATORY WHEN OPERATING THE LASER SYSTEM.
Fumes and smoke from the engraving process must be extracted from the laser system and
filtered or exhausted outside.
SOME MATERIALS, WHEN ENGRAVED OR CUT WITH A LASER, CAN PRODUCE TOXIC AND
CORROSIVE FUMES. We recommend that you obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
from the manufacturer of every material you intend to process in the laser system. The
MSDS discloses all of the hazards when handling or processing a particular material.
DISCONTINUE processing any material that causes chemical deterioration of the laser
system such as rust, metal etching or pitting, peeling paint, etc. Damage to the laser system
from corrosive fumes is NOT covered under warranty.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR LIFT THIS SYSTEM ALONE. Obtain the assistance of
additional people when lifting or carrying (secure motion system and doors before lifting).
Injury may occur if improper lifting techniques are used or the system is dropped.