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POTENTIAL EYE INJURY HAZARD – DIFFUSE REFLECTION
Avoid staring at the laser dot at close range, for more than a few seconds even with protective gear. Looking at the laser
dot for more than 10 seconds can cause persisting damage.
SKIN INJURY HAZARD
Never interfere with the Laser Head, never place your hand inside the unit at any time.
Do not deliberately attempt to burn skin. This can be very painful, can take long to heal, and can leave a permanent scar.
SMOKE HAZARDS
Airborne particles from laser engraving are dangerous.
Keep in a well ventilated area or use in a segregated room or lab with a fume extractor.
Particulate generated as a result of laser applications is measurable in microns, which means it is small enough to be
inhaled. Depending on the material, these particles can cause serious side effects.
IMPORTANT: AVOID DANGEROUS MATERIALS
NEVER USE THE LASER HEAD IN A CLOSED ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT PROPER AIR TREATMENT.
DO NOT USE THE LASER HEAD WITH ANY MATERIAL CAPABLE OF EMITTING SMOKE OR VOLATILE
PARTICLES.
DO NOT USE WITH MATERIALS THAT CAN BURN OR SUSTAIN A FLAME.
Never use the Laser Head on materials that may cause dangerous fumes to be emitted and spread. Such fumes can be
EXTREMELY dangerous to the health if inhaled or are in contact with skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
While ceramics, glass and wood release microscopic particulate that may cause irritation to the respiratory tract, skin,
nose and eyes, metals like steel emit chromium and nickel fumes that are carcinogenic.
Lasered plastics, rubbers and powder coatings produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Using a laser system – whether
it is cutting, engraving or marking – catalyses VOC gas as it melts the material.Moreover, because these gases are toxic
and have the ability to spread quickly, it is important that these fumes are removed immediately.
Synthetic polymers include plastics like polyethylene, polycarbonate, polypropylene, as well as synthetic rubber, polyvinyl
chloride (PVC), polyethylene, phosgene and many other materials.
Polyethylene (PET) produces formaldehyde, a noxious VOC and known carcinogen, which means aside from the danger of
bringing asthmatic attacks and allergies, it is known to cause cancer.
Rubbers that are exposed to the laser emit benzene, a VOC and recognized carcinogen that may cause death, low white
blood cell count, anaemia and cancer.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a plasticizer that is used to make a multiplicity of products including signage, figurines, flooring
and many other products.
PVC emits extremely toxic and corrosive hydrogen chloride acid gas, dioxin, ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride, which
make a very toxic carcinogenic combination.
PVC can cause severe health problems including cancer, neurological damage, as well as reproductive and immune system
damage.
Phosgene is an ingredient in most plastics composed of hydrochloric acid. Phosgene destroys lung tissue causing
pulmonary edema.
TARGETING AIRCRAFTS AND VEHICLES IS ILLEGAL
Never point, reflect or divert the beam to a moving vehicle or aircraft.
LASER PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR (GLASSES)
The Provided Laser Glasses are mandatory.
Because the eyewear is blocking some or all of the laser’s light (for example, a hazardous reflection) you still should use
caution even when using laser protective eyewear.
As you use the laser, any other persons in the area should also have the same type of laser protective eyewear as you, or