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Section 1:
Safety
In This Section
Laser Safety
Electrical Safety
Fire Safety
Safety Features And Regulatory Compliance
Laser Safety
The Epilog Model 9000 Laser System is a Class 2 laser product, as defined in
International Standard IEC 60825-1.
The Epilog Model 9000 complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, the Federal
Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products, except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 16, 2001. The Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, of the US FDA, issued Laser Notice No. 50 to permit
manufacturers to classify and manufacture their products in accordance with the
International Standard.
The output of the embedded high-power CO
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engraving laser is fully contained.
The laser cabinet has safety interlocks that turn the laser off if the door is opened
during operation, and no special precautions are necessary to operate the high-
power laser safely. However, the visible output beam of the Laser Diode Pointer
(Red Dot Pointer) is accessible to the operator. While this device employs the
same technology as the familiar laser pen-pointers, like them it is potentially
hazardous if its beam is directed into the eye.
We have made every effort to make the Laser Diode Pointer (Red Dot Pointer) as
safe as possible. Its beam path is located well inside the cabinet, and under
normal conditions, no hazardous levels of laser radiation can escape.
