Safety Information; Disclaimer; General Safety; Laser Safety - Omtech LYF-30BWc Manual

2. Safety Information

2.1 Disclaimer

Your engraver may differ somewhat from those shown in this manual due to options, updates, etc. Please contact
us if your marking machine came with an outdated manual or if you have any other questions.
2.2 General Safety Instructions
• Use this laser marking device only in accordance with all applicable local and national laws and regulations.
• Use this device only in accordance with this instruction manual and the manual for the engraving software included
with it. Only allow this device to be installed, operated, maintained, repaired, etc. by others who have also read and
understood both manuals. Ensure that this manual and the software manual are both included with this device if it is
ever given or sold to a third party.
• DO NOT operate this device continuously for more than 5 hours. Stop every 5 hours for at least
½ hour.
• DO NOT leave this device unattended during operation. Observe the device throughout operation
and, if anything seems to be operating strangely, immediately cut off ALL power to the machine
and contact either our customer service or your dedicated repair service. Similarly, ensure the
device is FULLY turned off in the correct order after each use.
• DO NOT allow minors, untrained personnel, or personnel suffering from physical or mental
impairment that would affect their ability to follow this manual and the software manual to install, operate, maintain,
or repair this device.
• Any untrained personnel who might be near the device while it is in operation MUST be informed that it is dangerous
and fully instructed on how to avoid injury during its use.
• Always keep a fire extinguisher, water hose, or other flame retardant system nearby in case of accidents. Ensure that
the local fire brigade's phone number is clearly displayed nearby. In the case of a fire, cut electrical power before
dousing the flame. Familiarise yourself with the correct range for your extinguisher before use. Take care not to use
your extinguisher too close to the flame, as its high pressure can produce blowback.
2.3 Laser Safety Instructions
When used as instructed, this machine comprises a Class 1 laser system safe for users and bystanders. However the
invisible engraving laser, the laser tube, and its electrical connections remain extremely dangerous. Used or modified
without care, they can cause serious property damage and personal injury including but not limited to the following:
• The laser will easily burn nearby combustible materials
• Some working materials may produce radiation or harmful gasses during processing
• Direct exposure to the laser will cause bodily harm including serious burns and irreparable
eye damage
As such,
• NEVER interfere with the laser beam.
• DO NOT place any part of your body under the laser lens during operation. Take measures to protect yourself from
potentially reflected laser beams including the use of screens or personal protective equipment.
• NEVER attempt to view the laser directly without protective eyewear. Always fully close the protective casing. It is
advisible to further wear safety goggles or glasses designed to filter the specific wavelength of your engraver's laser
with an optical density (OD) of 5+. As even seemingly matte materials can produce harmful reflected beams, care
should be taken to keep anyone without protective eyewear from observing the machine during operation. EVEN
WITH protective eyewear, do not stare or allow others to stare continuously at the laser beam during operation.
• DO NOT leave potentially combustible, flammable, explosive, or corrosive materials nearby where they could be
exposed to the direct or reflected laser beam.
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