Safety Rules For Laser Lights; General Safety Instructions - GMC LSM210A Instruction Manual

Safety rules for laser lights

The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE
system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and 400nm – 700nm
wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an
optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause
flash blindness.
WARNING. Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam,
please observe all safety rules as follows;
• The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Never aim the beam at any person or an object other
than the workpiece.
• The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at
personnel and shall be prevented from being directed
towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25s.
• Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy
workpiece without reflective surfaces. I.e. wood or
rough coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny
reflective sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser
use as the reflective surface could direct the beam back
at the operator.
• Do not change the laser light assembly with a different
type. Repairs must be carried out by the laser
manufacturer or an authorised agent.
CAUTION. Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
Please refer to the relevant Australian standards, AS 2397
and AS/NZS2211 for more information on Lasers.
LASER LIGHT LASER RADIATION
Do not stare into beam.
Class 2 laser product.
Wave length: 650nm
Output power: ≤1mW
AS/NZS 2211.1:2004

General safety instructions

To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
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regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use
and service the machine have to be acquainted with this
Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.
Children and infirm people must not use this tool. Children
should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in
which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you
observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your
area. The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
WARNING. When using power tools, basic safety
precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read
and heed the advice given in the additional important
safety instructions.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not
possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise in connection with the tool's construction
and design:
• Contact with the blade.
• Kickback of workpiece and parts of workpiece.
• Blade fracture.
• Catapulting of blade pieces.
• Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.
• Harmful emissions of sawdust when the machine is
used in closed rooms. Always use supplementary dust
extraction where possible.
• Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked.
• Always remove the plug from the mains socket before
making any adjustments or maintenance, including
changing the blade.
To ensure safe operation of the mitre saw you must follow
these guidelines –
• Select the correct blade for the material to be cut.
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