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Section I. Safety
Fire Safety
Section I. Safety
Fire Safety
Fire Safety
Laser engraving systems can present a significant fire hazard due to the extremely high
temperatures generated by the laser beam. While the objective of most engraving operations is to
vaporize material without burning, most materials capable of being engraved are inherently combustible
and can ignite. Usually this is a small flame of burning material issuing from the cut zone which self-
extinguishes due to the air assist or depowering of the beam. However, it is possible for the flame to
propagate and set fire to the machine and its surroundings.
CAUTION
• Always keep a properly maintained and inspected 5lbs. or larger fire
extinguisher on hand. Full Spectrum Laser recommends a Halogen fire extinguisher or
a multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher. Halogen extinguishers are more expensive
than a dry chemical, but offer certain advantages should you ever need to use an
extinguisher. The Halogen extinguisher discharges a clean, easily removable substance
that is not harmful to the mechanics or wiring of the laser system. The dry chemical
extinguisher discharges a sticky, corrosive powder that is very difficult to clean up.
• Stacking materials (especially organic materials such as paper) can lead to
increased risk of flame propagation or work piece ignition.
• Never operate your machine unattended. There is a significant risk of fire if the
machine is set improperly, or if the machine should experience a mechanical or
electrical failure while operating.
• Always keep the area around the machine clean and free of clutter, combustible
materials, explosives, or volatile solvents such as acetone, alcohol, or gasoline.
• Be cautious when vector cutting. Many materials have the potential to burst suddenly
into flames – even materials that may be very familiar to the user. Always monitor the
machine when it is operating
• Vector engraving with the laser has potential to create an open flame. Acrylic in
all its different forms has been shown to be especially flammable when vector cutting
with a laser.
• Never cut PVC (polyvinyl chloride) under any circumstances: fumes are highly
toxic and potentially lethal.
• Never store any flammable materials in the immediate vicinity of the device.
Debris and left over produced materials within the machine must be removed to
prevent fire hazard.