Safety Instructions; Hazard Types; Product Safety Signs - Stratasys F170 User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following basic safety tips are given to ensure safe installation, operation, and maintenance of Stratasys
equipment and are not to be considered as comprehensive on matters of safety. The F123 Series printers are
designed to be safe and reliable rapid prototyping printers. Access to areas of the printer are potentially
dangerous.

HAZARD TYPES

Stratasys recommends that all services be performed by qualified personnel. All personnel working on or
around the printer should be knowledgeable of what the following hazard classifications mean throughout this
guide.
Warnings and Cautions precede the paragraph to which they pertain.
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Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in injury or death.
Caution: Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to
equipment.
Notes follow the relative paragraph.
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Note: Indicates additional information relative to the current topic.

PRODUCT SAFETY SIGNS

Note: Always read and adhere to safety statements, and be aware of the
following safety signs when you see them on the printer.
Stratasys makes every effort to ensure that our printers are safe and reliable at all times. However, there will be
times when you must access areas of the printer where potentially high voltages, hot temperatures, and/or
moving mechanical components could cause severe injury.
High Voltage: The high voltage sign indicates the presence of high voltages.
Always stay away from any exposed electrical circuitry. It is recommended that
all jewelry be removed.
Hot Surface: The hot surface sign indicates the presence of devices with high
temperatures. Always use extra care when working around heated components.
Always wear the safety gloves provided in the Welcome Kit.
Gloves: The gloves sign indicates that if you enter the area specified by the
symbol you must wear safety gloves (provided in the Welcome Kit) which have
been approved for high temperatures.
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