906-0002-00 Rev 9 EN
2002
Rofin-Sinar UK Ltd
Safety 1 - 1
Section 1 – Safety Instructions and Precautions
1.0 General Information
It is strongly recommended that any personnel who are involved with the
installation, operation or maintenance of this laser equipment should first
read and fully understand the contents of this manual and in particular
Section 1 on Safety Instructions and Precautions.
If there are any questions or doubts on any of the safety aspects of the
equipment, then do not hesitate to contact your nearest ROFIN sales or
service office or distributor for advice before proceeding.
The installation, operation, maintenance and repair of this laser equipment
must only be carried out by ROFIN service personnel or trained staff who
have received correct instruction concerning the hazards associated with
this particular equipment.
Take extensive precautions to prevent exposure of laser energy to the eye
and skin from either direct or diffusely reflected laser beams. In addition,
precautions must be taken to prevent the hazards of fire, electrical injury
and pollution.
The information and precautions given in the following sections are
extensive but may not be complete. Laser users are advised to supplement
this information with information regarding current technological advances
as they become available.
All safety critical instructions contained within this documentation
are framed with a border and printed in bold italic typeface. In
addition, the safety warning symbol shown on the left indicates that
care should be taken when working with or on the laser equipment.
Strict compliance with the safety precautions set out and referred to in this
manual and extreme care in use are essential to minimise the chance of
accidental damage to the equipment or personal injury. ROFIN does not
accept liability for any damage or injury howsoever caused or arising.
The symbol given on the left is also used on the equipment and indicates
that the user should refer to the Equipment Operator’s Manual for more
information on the safe operation or installation of the equipment.
1.1 Laser Radiation Safety Standards
a) The European standard for the Radiation Safety of Laser Products is
EN60825. The ROFIN SC range of carbon dioxide lasers are
classified as Class 4 lasers and as such, the user should appoint a
Laser Safety Officer and should be familiar with the content of
EN60825.
