Laser Cutter

Potential Hazards

Electrical hazard with the potential to cause harm through entanglement, pinch & squash.

PRE-Operation/Task:

·       Ensure the equipment is in correct working order.

·       A dust/fume extraction system should be attached and is turned on.

·       Ensure that all body parts, and other objects are clear of the cutting area prior to turning on the laser

Operation/Task

• Turn the laser on; by pulling out the emergency stop button on the front of the machine.

• Using the Lightburn software on the attached computer, set up your cutting parameters and send the file to the laser cutter.

·       Load the relevant material to cut. (Beware of FLAMMABLE materials while using the laser cutter. Certain materials are NOT allowed in the laser cutter.)

·       Adjust the focal height of the laser using the guide stick provided.

·       On the laser cutter control panel, load your file, adjust your origin point and frame your print.

·       Close the lid and press start when ready to cut.

·       NEVER LEAVE THE LASER CUTTER unattended when it is running.

·       Never open the lid to the cutting area prior to the laser coming to a complete stop.

POST-Operation/Task:

·       When finished cutting, move the laser away from the front area of the cutting bed.

·       Remove your work.

·       Turn the laser off by pressing the RED emergency stop button on the front.

·       Turn off the extraction by pressing the green button on the wall.