PALM
®
MicroBeam User Manual - 0202 Z
7
Safety
What You Should Do in an Emergency Case
4 Safety
4.1 What You Should Do in an
Emergency Case
• Switch off the device immediately and make
sure that it cannot be switched on again.
• Unplug the multiple socket.
• Call the service staff in charge.
4.2 Observe the User Manual
This user manual contains important information
concerning the safe operation of the device. Only
when strictly observing the user manual, accidents
can be avoided and a trouble-free operation of the
device can be guaranteed. By observing the user
manual, downtimes and repair costs will be
reduced and the service life of the device
increased.
This user manual must be stored close to the
device at a place accessible and known to the staff,
where it is available at any time.
This user manual must be read, understood and
observed in all points by the responsible and oper-
ating staff.
Please observe all safety instructions and other
information given in the user manual and the
attached manuals of the accessories.
4.3 Laser Safety
The PALM
®
MicroBeam is a laser device of Class 1 M
with no special safety requirements if operated
according to the instructions given in this user man-
ual.
Built in is a Laser of class 3B. It bears a potential
risk. A direct or reflected beam must not strike the
unprotected eye (do not look directly into the
beam).
In service case, the device has to be operated by
the service staff or an authorized representative of
P.A.L.M. Microlaser Technologies AG even with the
laser casing open.
The customer must take the following safety mea-
sures in order to prevent any direct looking into
the beam or any uncontrolled mirrored reflections:
- The laser may only be operated in a surveyed
area.
- In case there are other work places located in
the operating room, the device must be
shielded by laser protective walls during service
works.
Only staff instructed in laser safety is allowed to
stay in the hazardous area when the laser cas-
ing is open.
Caution
Any use other than the ones defined in this user
manual might lead to personal injuries or
material damage which P.A.L.M. Microlaser
Technologies AG is not liable for.
Warning
The housing of the laser interface may only be
removed by the service staff or an authorized
representative of P.A.L.M. Microlaser Technolo-
gies AG.