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LaserStar T Plus
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Safety information
This section contains generally applicable safety
instructions. The machine can only be operated
safely when these safety instructions are under-
stood and observed.
Additional special safety instructions are mentioned
in the description of the corresponding step.
Moreover, all regulations for accident prevention
valid for the current place of installation must be
complied with, especially the BGV B2 "Laser
Radiation" or the equivalent national or international
regulations (e.g. EC Directive 60825 or IEC Publi-
cation 825).
The LaserStar T Plus welding laser is a
Class 4 laser device.
The generated laser beam is invisible to the human
eye since it is at a wavelength of 1064 nm in the
near infrared range.
The high output of the laser beam can cause serious
eye damage or burn the skin when working with an
unshielded laser. Leakage radiation is also
hazardous.
However, this hazard exclusively exists when the
machine is improperly used (
→
section IMPROPER
USE) or during service tasks when the machine is
turned on and open with bridged safety switches.
These service and maintenance activities may only
be performed by authorized personnel (
→
section
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE).
Product safety
The device described here is constructed according
to the state-of-the-art and recognized rules of safety.
Nevertheless, unavoidable residual dangers to
persons and property can arise from the LaserStar
T Plus that cannot be eliminated by the design of the
machine or constructive measures.
Therefore anyone transporting, setting up,
operating, servicing and repairing the LaserStar T
Plus must be instructed and understand the
potential dangers.
Carefully read, understand and observe the
operating instructions and especially the safety
instructions.
A lack of or insufficient knowledge of the operating
instructions negates all claims of liability against the
company BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh.
Herbst GmbH & Co. KG.
Proper use
The LaserStar T Plus is designed exclusively for
welding metals and metal alloys. To use it for any
other purpose or for anything beyond this is to use it
improperly.
Proper use also includes:
•
following all the instructions and heeding all the
information in this manual and
•
the compliance of all necessary inspection and
maintenance intervals.
Only use the device if all safety mechanisms are
properly functioning.
Malfunctions that may have negative consequences
for safety must be dealt with immediately.
Improper use
The laser radiation produced by this laser device is
capable of melting, burning or vaporizing almost any
material. Depending on the composition of the
workpiece, gases and vapors dangerous to health
may be produced.
The exhauster is not designed to filter such gases or
vapors adequately.
Note: Using this device on non-metallic
materials, especially plastics, therefore consti-
tutes improper use.
Improper use includes the following:
•
Operating the device with open covers and/or
safety elements that are bridged or rendered
inoperative,
•
Welding of materials that generate harmful
gases or vapors without a suitable filter and
suction unit,
•
Operation in explosion-protected areas and in a
dusty or moist environment.
BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH
& Co. KG assumes no liability for damage arising
from improper use.
