Glowforge Manual page 8

Print when the ambient temperature is within the following ranges. Printing outside these
ranges may cause your print to pause periodically or fail to complete.:
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Basic: Below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 Celsius) or over 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24
Celsius)
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Pro: Below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 Celsius) or over 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27
Celsius)
Stop Using Your Glowforge Unit If....
If any of the following occur, immediately turn off the power switch, unplug the unit, and contact
support@glowforge.com​
addressed by support.
● The default settings for a piece of Proofgrade™ material do not cut through the material
even after cleaning the lens and windows
● There is a fire in the unit which persists after the laser turns off
● The head stops moving but the laser is on
● The unit's button turns any color other than white, yellow, or teal
● You see any damage or discoloration to the case
● There are any cracks or chips in the glass tube or lid
● You see any moisture present inside the Glowforge unit
● You see any damage to the interior components of the Glowforge unit
● You notice unusual light coming from the unit that was not occurring previously.
● You notice an unusual sound coming from the unit that was not occurring previously
Glowforge Regulatory Information
In the United States, lasers are regulated by the federal Center for Devices and Radiological
Health (CDRH), a subsidiary of the federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The CDRH and
the FDA, in conjunction with other agencies, help ensure that laser devices, from CD players to
industrial lasers, can be used safely.
The Glowforge Basic unit is a Class 1 laser product containing an embedded Class 4 CO2 laser
and a Class 1 laser diode. Because the Class 4 laser is fully contained in a Class 1 enclosure,
this laser product is designated as a Class 1 laser product during all procedures of operation.
The Glowforge Pro unit is a Class 4 laser product containing an embedded Class 4 CO2 laser
and a Class 1 laser diode. It is designated as a Class 4 laser product.
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. Do not use your Glowforge unit again until the issue has been