SYNRAD OEM v40 Operator’s Manual Version 4
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Laser Safety
Laser should be installed and operated in manufacturing or laboratory facilities by trained
personnel only. Due to the considerable risks and hazards associated with the installation and
operational use of any equipment incorporating a laser, the operator must follow product
warning labels and instructions to the user regarding laser safety. To prevent exposure to di-
rect or scattered laser radiation, follow all safety precautions specified throughout this manual
and exercise safe operating practices per ANSI Z136.1-2014, Safe Use of Lasers at all times
when actively lasing.
Due to the specific properties of laser light, a unique set of safety hazards that differ from oth-
er light sources must be considered. Just like light, lasers can be reflected, refracted, diffracted
or scattered.
Figure 2-2 Always wear safety glasses or protective goggles with side shields to reduce the
risk of damage to the eyes when operating the laser.
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laser is an intense energy source and will ignite most materials under the proper con-
ditions. Never operate the laser in the presence of flammable or explosive materials, gases,
liquids, or vapors.
Safe operation of the laser requires the use of an external beam block to safely block the
beam from traveling beyond the desired work area. Do not place your body or any combusti-
ble object in the path of the laser beam. Use a water-cooled beam dump or power meter, or
similar non-scattering, noncombustible material as the beam block. Never use organic materi-
al or metals as the beam blocker; organic materials, in general, are apt to combust or melt and
metals act as specular reflectors which may create a serious hazard outside the immediate
work area.
Always wear safety glasses or protective goggles with side shields to reduce the risk of dam-
age to the eyes when operating the laser.
“Caution - The use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.”
Warning
Serious
personal
injury
Never use organic mate-
rial or metals as a beam
blocker. There are very
few exceptions, e.g. black
anodized metal such as
aluminum because this is
non reflective surface.
Serious
personal
injury
Light
Warning!
