Section 1 - Safety; Description Of Appropriate Use; General Safety; Laser Safety - Universal Laser Systems X-600 Safety, Installation, Operation, And Basic Maintenance Manual

Section 1
Safety

Description of Appropriate Use

This device is designed for laser cutting and engraving of the materials listed in this manual, in a
laboratory, workshop, or light duty manufacturing environment. Materials to be processed must fit
completely inside the system for proper operation.

General Safety

Use of the equipment in a manner other than what is described in this manual can result in injury to
yourself, others, or may cause severe damage to the equipment and your facility. Failure to follow the
operational requirements and safety guidelines, listed in this manual, may increase this risk.
Exposure to the laser beam may cause physical burns and can cause severe eye damage.
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Proper use and care of this system are essential to safe operation.
Never operate the laser system without constant supervision of the cutting and engraving
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process. Exposure to the laser beam may cause ignition of combustible materials and start a fire.
A properly maintained fire extinguisher should be kept on hand at all times.
A properly configured, installed, maintained, and operating particulate/fume exhaust
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system is mandatory when operating the laser system.
engraving process must be extracted from the laser system and exhausted outside.
Some materials, when engraved or cut with a laser, can produce toxic and caustic fumes.
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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 1 or 2
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.
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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.
(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.
Fumes and smoke from the
It also complies with CE