MIMAKI UJV100-160 Operation Manual page 10

For safe use
l Precautions for ultraviolet (UV) light and the UV-LED unit
• Do not place combustible materials underneath the UV-LED unit. Disregarding this precaution
may result in fire or smoldering.
• Do not cover the UV-LED unit with paper or cloth. Disregarding this precaution may result in fire
or smoldering.
• Small amounts of ultraviolet light may leak from around the UV-LED unit. Take precautions to
avoid exposing the skin and eyes to ultraviolet light. Wear gloves, long-sleeved clothing, face
shields, and UV safety glasses.
(1) Exposure to UV light may result in skin inflammation. Even if no inflammation occurs, extended or repeated
exposure may lead to chronic problems.
• Acute problems: Inflammation
• Chronic problems: Skin cancer, wrinkles, blotches
(2) Looking directly at the lamp while the lamp is on may result in eye pain or damage to eyesight. Even if no eye pain
occurs, extended or repeated exposure may lead to chronic problems.
• Acute problems: Ultraviolet keratitis, conjunctivitis, discomfort, pain, watery eyes
• Chronic problems: Pterygium, cataracts
• The UV-LED unit becomes extremely hot. Turn off the LED and wait for the unit to cool before
attempting maintenance work.
• Do not expose the skin or eyes directly or indirectly to light from the UV-LED unit. The UV-LED
unit emits ultraviolet (UV) light. Exposure may result in skin or eye inflammation.
• Use only the UV safety glasses provided. Disregarding this precaution may result in eye pain or
damage to eyesight.
• Avoid scratching or subjecting the UV-LED unit to excessive force. Disregarding this precaution
may result in failure.
• Avoid touching the glass on the underside of the UV-LED unit with bare hands. Disregarding
this precaution may impair UV ink curing. If the glass becomes dirty, wipe clean using a soft,
clean cloth moistened with ethanol. Be careful to keep ethanol from splashing on the covers
while cleaning. Contact with ethanol may damage the covers.
l Disposing of the product
• Please contact your local retailer or service agent.
• If you intend to dispose of the product yourself, contact an industrial waste disposal operator or
dispose of the product in accordance with local laws and regulations.
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