Safety rules for laser lights, General safety instructions – Global Machinery Company LS211 User Manual

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Safety rules for laser lights

The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC Redeye®

system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and 650nm

wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an

optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause

flash blindness.

WARNING.

Do not stare directly at the laser beam.

A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam,

please observe all safety rules as follows;

The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Never aim the beam at any person or an object other

than the workpiece.

The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at

personnel and shall be prevented from being directed

towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25s.

Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy

workpiece without reflective surfaces. I.e. wood or rough

coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective

sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as

the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the

operator.

Do not change the laser light assembly with a

different type. Repairs must be carried out by the laser

manufacturer or an authorised agent.

CAUTION.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance

of procedures other than those specified herein may result

in hazardous radiation exposure.
Please refer to the relevant Australian standards, AS 2397

and AS/NZS2211 for more information on Lasers.

General safety instructions

To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety

regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating

instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use

and service the machine have to be acquainted with this

Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.

Children and infirm people must not use this tool. Children

should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which

the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe the

accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same

applies for general rules of occupational health and safety.

WARNING.

When using power tools, basic safety

precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read

and heed the advice given in the additional important

safety instructions.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to

eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may

arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design:

Contact with the blade.

Kickback of workpiece and parts of workpiece.

Blade fracture.

Catapulting of blade pieces.

Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.

Harmful emissions of sawdust when the machine is

used in closed rooms. Always use supplementary dust

extraction where possible.

Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked.

Always remove the plug from the mains socket before

making any adjustments or maintenance, including

changing the blade.

To ensure safe operation of the mitre saw you must follow

these guidelines:

Select the correct blade for the material to be cut.

Do not use the saw to cut materials other than those

recommended by the manufacturer.

LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam.

Only turn laser beam on when tool

is on work piece. Class 2 laser product

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