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SAFETY GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
Before using your Direct Metal Printing (DMP) equipment, your company should have a safety program in place . The safety
program should:
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Point out hazardous equipment, materials, and procedures .
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Explain what to do in case of an emergency .
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Provide information about the hazards of the equipment and materials in the form of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) . The
Safety Data Sheets are provided with all materials supplied by 3D Systems .
All DMP equipment is designed with safety in mind . However, improper use, malfunctions, and excessive exposure could
cause injury .
TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these general safety guidelines when operating any DMP equipment:
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Do not operate any DMP equipment before receiving proper training .
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Read and follow all operating instructions .
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Follow all safety rules in this section and heed all hazard warnings in this guide .
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Do not try to perform any equipment maintenance procedures you were not trained to do .
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Operators
are trained to operate the system and perform all the necessary tasks to print a part .
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Certified service personnel
certified to perform service tasks. Certification may occur at various levels, and service personnel should only
perform tasks they are authorized and certified to complete.
MACHINE HANDLING
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Do not try to access, service, or adjust any components inside any DMP equipment enclosure .
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Do not try to open any panel or door while a machine is running .
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Do not access any area of the machine near the print chamber during printing .
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Take note of all warning labels on the machine .
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Secure electrical cables and coolant hoses to prevent tripping .
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Make a daily inspection of the machine before starting work .
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Never wear a tie, scarf or loose-fitting clothing when operating the machine.
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Make it a rule that only one trained and qualified operator uses the machine at any given moment.
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Make sure that the sintering module is cleared of any obstacles before powering up the machine .
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Laser sintering operations are performed on metal powders only .
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Never place any reflective materials (such as glass, lenses, mirrors, etc.) below the scanner head.
MATERIAL HANDLING
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Do not use any material without first reading the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for that specific material.
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To prevent injury and equipment damage, be sure to follow all handling guidelines detailed in the appropriate material
guide .
LASER
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Do not try to access, service, or adjust the laser system in any way .
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Do not enter any area displaying posted warning signs during open beam operations . Open beam operations refer to
the laser, and they only occur during service procedures performed by certified service personnel.
ALARMS AND WARNINGS
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If you see an error, alarm, or warning message on any DMP equipment display, note the state of that machine's stack
light . Clear the alarm, error, or warning message before resuming operation .
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Displayed error, alarm, or warning messages can result from unsafe practices, such as opening an enclosure door or
panel while the equipment is powered up and running .
3D SYSTEMS, INC.
are those who have completed the 3D Systems service training package and are
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