Safety
2.3
Areas of responsibility
2.3.1
Responsibilities of the operating company
The operator has the following responsibilities:
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It is the responsibility of the operator to comply with the national official and statutory regulations for the
operation of a class 4 (US: class IV) laser system or laser system with a build in laser source of class 4
(US: class IV).
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In addition to the safety notes and instructions stated in this manual, consider and observe the local
accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations that apply at the operation site of the
machine.
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fire extinguisher must always be at hand, as the laser beam can ignite flammable materials.
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If the machine is used industrially, the operator is subject to the legal obligations concerning industrial
safety.
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All personnel involved in installation, set-up, operation, maintenance and repair of the machine must
have read and understood this manual and in particular the “Safety” section. The personnel must be
trained and informed about all the functions, potential dangers and safety issues of the machine on a
yearly basis.
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The user is recommended to prepare company internal instructions considering the occupational
qualifications of the personnel employed in each case, and the receipt of the instruction/this manual or
the participation in the introduction/training should in each case be acknowledged in writing.
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Keep the manual in the immediate vicinity of the machine so that it is accessible at all times to all
persons working on or with the machine.
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Authority for the individual activities relating to the application of the machine (e.g. installation, operation,
maintenance and cleaning) must be clearly defined and observed, so that no unclear competencies
result under the aspect of safety. This applies in particular to work to be performed on the electrical
equipment that may only be performed by qualified specialists.
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Maintenance and repair work as specified in the manual must be carried out regularly.
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For all activities concerning installation, set-up, start-up, operation, modifications of conditions and
methods of operation, maintenance, inspection and repair, the switch-off procedures that may be
provided in the manual must be observed.
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Provide appropriate personal protection equipment (e.g. protective goggles according to wavelength and
laser power).
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The operator is responsible for the safety-related state of the machine.
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Do not store any flammable materials in the working area or in the immediate vicinity of the device.
Particularly, residues of processed materials have to be removed to prevent any fire hazard.
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The operator must ensure cleanliness and accessibility at and around the machine by corresponding
instructions and controls.
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