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SAFETY GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Before using your SLS equipment, your company should have a safety program in place . The safety program should:
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Point out hazardous equipment, materials, and procedures .
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Explain what to do in case of an emergency .
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Provide information about the hazards of the equipment and materials in the form of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) . The Safety Data
Sheets are provided with all materials supplied by 3D Systems .
All SLS equipment is designed with safety in mind . However, improper use, malfunctions, and excessive exposure could cause injury .
TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these general safety guidelines when operating any SLS equipment:
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Do not operate any SLS equipment before receiving proper training .
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Read and follow all operating instructions .
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Follow all safety rules in this section and heed all hazard warnings in this guide .
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Do not try to perform any equipment maintenance procedures you were not trained to do .
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Operators
are trained to operate the system and perform all the necessary tasks to print a part .
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Certified service personnel
are those who have completed the 3D Systems service training package and are certified to
perform service tasks. Certification may occur at various levels, and servicers should only perform tasks they are authorized
and certified to complete.
MACHINE HANDLING
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Do not try to access, service, or adjust any components inside any SLS equipment enclosure .
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Do not try to open any panel or door while a machine is running .
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Do not access any area of the machine near the print chamber during printing .
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Use special caution when handling a heated print cake and when dealing with the heated, inert environment inside the SLS sys-
tem’s print chamber . Take note of all thermal hazard warning labels on the machines .
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Secure electrical cables and coolant hoses to prevent tripping .
MATERIAL HANDLING
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Do not use any material without first reviewing its Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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To prevent injury and equipment damage, be sure to follow all handling guidelines detailed in the appropriate
Material Guide
.
LASER
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Do not
try to access, service, or adjust the laser system in any way .
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Do not
enter any area displaying posted warning signs during open beam operations . Open beam operations refer to the laser,
and they
only
occur during service procedures .
ALARMS AND WARNINGS
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If you see an error, alarm, or warning message on any SLS equipment display, note the state of that machine’s stack light . Clear
the alarm, error, or warning message before resuming operation .
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Displayed error, alarm, or warning messages can result from unsafe practices, such as opening an enclosure door or panel when
equipment is powered up and running .