Material Safety Instructions - Omtech LYF-175S User Manual

• Adjustment, maintenance, and repair of the electrical components of this device must be done
ONLY by trained and skilled professionals to avoid fires and other malfunctions, including
potential radiation exposure from damage to the laser components. Because specialized
techniques are required for testing the electrical components of this marking system, it is
recommended such testing only be done by the manufacturer, seller, or repair service.
• Unless otherwise specified, ONLY undertake adjustment, maintenance, and repair of the device
when it is turned off and disconnected from its power supply.

1.6 Material Safety Instructions

• Users of this fiber marking machine are responsible for confirming that materials to be
processed can withstand the heat of a class 4 laser and will not produce any emissions or
byproducts either harmful to people nearby or in violation of any local or national laws or
regulations. In particular, do not use this device to process polyvinyl chloride (PVC), teflon, or
other halogen containing materials under any circumstances.
• Users of this fiber laser are responsible for ensuring that every person present during operation
has sufficient PPE to avoid any injury from emissions or byproducts of the materials being
processed. In addition to the protective laser eyewear discussed above, this may require
goggles, masks or respirators, gloves, and other protective outer clothing.
• Users must exercise special caution when working with conductive materials as buildup of their
dust and ambient particles may damage electrical components, cause short circuits, or produce
other effects including reflected laser radiation.
This machine can be safely used with the following materials:
• Aluminum
• Brass
• Carbide
• Gold
• Silver
§5.4 Instructions for Specific Materials
See
most commonly engraved materials.
• Steel
• Stone, including Granite, Marble, etc.
• Titanium
• Tungsten
(Page 52) for the recommended parameters for the
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