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Owner's Manual for EPILOG Legend Model 6000

LASER SAFETY

Epilog Legend Model 6000 Laser Systems are Class IIIa laser products, as defined in 21 CFR 1040, the
Federal Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products.
The output of the high-power engraving laser is fully contained. The Legend's cabinet has interlocked doors,
and no special precautions are necessary to operate the high-power laser safely. However, the visible output
beam of the Legend's Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer) is accessible to the operator. While this device
employs the same technology as the familiar laser pen-pointers, like them it is potentially hazardous if its
beam is directed into the eye.
We have made every effort to make the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer) as safe as possible. Its beam
path is located well inside the cabinet, and under normal conditions, no hazardous levels of laser radiation can
escape.
The operator of the Legend Model 6000 should observe the following general precautions:
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DO NOT disassemble the machine or remove any of its protective covers while the unit is plugged
in.
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DO NOT attempt to defeat the door and window interlocks.
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DO NOT look directly into the beam of the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer).
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DO NOT operate the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer) without the machine's focus lens in
place. If the unfocused beam strikes a reflective surface, it could be directed out of the cabinet.
The standard reference for laser safety is the American Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers, Z136.1-1993,
developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This reference is the basis for many of the
federal regulations for laser and laser system manufacturers, and for the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) laser safety guidelines.
installation and use of laser systems.
While the ANSI standard itself does not have the force of law, its recommendations, including warning
signage, training, and the designation of a laser safety officer, may be compulsory under local workplace
regulations when operating laser systems above Class I. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the
installation and operation of the Epilog Legend Model 6000 Laser System is performed in accordance with all
applicable laws.
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SAFETY

It contains detailed information concerning proper
Section 2 – Safety