Polytec PSV-500, Hardware Manual

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1 Safety Information
1.2.2 Safety Precautions
Pay attention to the following safety precautions when using the instrument:
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Only qualified and fully trained persons should be entrusted with setting
up the instrument, adjusting and operating it !
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Avoid looking directly into the laser beam with the naked eye or with the
aid of mirrors or optical instruments !
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Wear suitable laser adjustment eyewear when you have to look at the
target area of the laser beam long and hard to set it up !
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Never intentionally direct the laser beam at anyone !
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Do not use any reflective tools, watches etc. when you are working in the
beam path of the laser !
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Avoid staying in the scanning area ! The laser beam can exit the scanning
head in an angle of ± 25° !
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Always close the beam shutter, before positioning the scanning head. The
beam shutter should not be opened until the scanning head has been
roughly aligned and mounted securely !
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The laser beam should be terminated at the end of its intended path
where this is practically possible.
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Instruments which are not in use should be stored in places which
unauthorized persons do not have access to.