Omtech LYF-175S User Manual page 12

1 Safety Information
This machine CANNOT be used with the following materials or with any materials which include
them:
• Artificial Leather containing Hexavalent Chromium (Cr[VI]), due to its toxic fumes
• Astatine, due to its toxic fumes
• Beryllium Oxide, due to its toxic fumes
• Bromine, due to its toxic fumes
• Chlorine, including Polyvinyl Butyrale (PVB) and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC, Vinyl, sintra, etc.),
due to its toxic fumes
• Fluorine, including Polytetrafluoroethylenes (teflon, PTFE, etc.), due to its toxic fumes
• Iodine, due to its toxic fumes
• Paper and Paperboard, due to their high flammability when exposed to the concentrated
laser
• Phenolic Resins, including various forms of Epoxy, due to their toxic fumes
• Wood, including MDF, Plywood, Balsa, Birch, Cherry, Oak, Poplar, etc., due to its high
flammability
This machine can be used with some other metals, hard plastics, and other materials with some
care. For other materials, if you are unsure about its safety or laserability with this device, seek
out its material safety data sheet (MDS). Pay especial attention to information about safety,
toxicity, corrosiveness, reflectivity, and reaction(s) to high heat. Alternatively, contact our support
department for further guidance.
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