Hypertherm LH2100 - Manual (Page 12)

SAFETY
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The laser beam will cut quickly through gloves and skin.
• Keep away from the nozzle tip.
• Do not hold metal near the cutting path.
• Never point the laser toward yourself or others.
A LASER CAN CAUSE INJURY AND BURNS
Electric Shock Prevention
• Never touch the laser head, while in operation.
• Install and ground this equipment according to the instruction manual and in accordance with national or
local codes.
• Inspect the input power cord frequently for damage or cracking of the cover. Replace a damaged power cord
immediately. Bare wiring can kill.
• Before checking, cleaning or changing parts, disconnect the main power or unplug the power supply.
• When making input connections, attach proper grounding conductor first.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
Cutting can produce toxic fumes and gases that deplete
oxygen and cause injury or death.
• Keep the cutting area well ventilated or use an
approved air-supplied respirator.
• Do not cut in locations near degreasing, cleaning or
spraying operations. The vapors from certain
chlorinated solvents decompose to form phosgene
gas when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
• Do not cut metal coated or containing toxic materi als,
such as zinc (galvanized), lead, cadmium or beryllium,
unless the area is well ventilated and the operator
CUTTING CAN PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES
wears an air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any
metals containing these elements can produce toxic
fumes when cut.
• Never cut containers with potentially toxic materials
inside – they must be emptied and properly
cleaned first.
• This product, when used for welding or cutting,
produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth defects
and, in some cases, cancer.