Safety rules for laser lights, General safety instructions – Global Machinery Company 040521 ED8 PR 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 power and 400-

700nm 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 work piece.

LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam.

Only turn laser beam on when tool

is on work piece. Class 2 laser product

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 work

piece 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 only 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.

1. Keep the work area clean and tidy.

Cluttered work

areas and benches invite accidents and injury.

2. Consider the environment in which you are working.

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations.

Keep the work area well lit. Do not expose power tools

to rain. Do not use power tools in the presence of

flammable liquids or gases.

3. Keep visitors away from the work area.

All visitors

and onlookers, especially children and infirm persons,

should be kept well away from where you are working.

Do not let others in the vicinity make contact with the

tool or extension cord.

4. Store tools safely.

When not in use, tools should be

locked up out of reach.

5. Do not force the tool.

The tool will do the job

better and safer working at the rate for which it was

designed.

6. Use the correct tool for the job.

Do not force small

tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a

heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose for

which it was not intended.

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