Epilog Laser LEGEND 24EX 6000, Owner'S Manual

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Section 2: Safety
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The AC input power to the Epilog Legend Model 6000 Laser System is potentially lethal
and is fully contained within the cabinet.
¾ DO NOT open any of the access panels on the rear of the machine while the
unit is plugged in. Opening a panel may expose the operator to the unit’s AC
input power.
¾ DO NOT make or break electrical connections to the system while the unit is
turned on.
FIRE SAFETY
Laser cutting and engraving systems represent a significant fire hazard. Most engraving
materials are inherently combustible, and while the objective of most cutting and
engraving operations is to vaporize material without burning, it is easy to ignite a flame.
Usually this is a simple “flare” of burning gases, issuing from the focused spot on the
work piece, which follows the moving spot and which extinguishes itself as soon as the
laser beam is modulated off. But should the work piece actually be set on fire, the fire
must be extinguished by the operator at once, or the machine will be seriously damaged
or destroyed!
¾
DO NOT operate the machine in the presence of unnecessary combustible
materials, explosives, or volatile solvents such as acetone, alcohol, or
gasoline.
¾ DO NOT let the machine operate unattended, especially when performing
slow cutting operations on easily combustible materials such as paper or
acrylic plastic. Again, if a fire starts, it can destroy the machine!
¾ ALWAYS keep a properly-maintained and inspected fire extinguisher on
hand. Epilog recommends a carbon dioxide (CO2) or Halon® fire
extinguisher. We do not recommend dry-chemical fire extinguishers, because
they discharge a corrosive powder which will severely damage the machine’s
electrical and mechanical components
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