5.1 MACHINE CLEANING
To ensure the safety and performance of your Mako Laser, it is important to perform cleaning and
maintenance on a regular basis. The Mako Laser Cutter should always be kept in an environment that is
between 18˚C and 30˚C. Please also be mindful of the amount of dust and air pollution in the operating
environment as this can affect the various electronic parts of the machine. Power off machine before
cleaning.
General Cleaning Tips
1. The cutting bed and interior of the machine should always be kept clean and free of scraps or other
material. Loose material scraps can interfere with the gantry system or other moving parts in the
machine.
2. The top surface of the machine should never be used as a table or working surface. The acrylic
machine cover should be free to open and close at all times.
3. Warm water and a sponge can be used to remove any charred markings on the work table. It is
not recommend that any cleaning products be used on the machine, especially those that contain
flammable substances.
4. The lenses and mirrors on the machine may need to be cleaned periodically. To do this, use a
small amount of glass cleaner on white paper towel to gently wipe the surface.
PLEASE NOTE:
After using glass cleaner on the machine, you MUST wait at least an hour before operating the
machine.
This is because the flammable alcohol substance found in glass cleaner must be fully
dried before being exposed to the laser beam.
Changing Water
The temperature, quality, and age of the water used will directly affect the lifespan of the laser tube. It
is recommended that only distilled, room temperature water is used for the machine. Water that has
sat too long, is too warm, or is un-distilled will negatively impact the quality, results and lifespan of the
Mako Laser Cutter.
The water cooling system is built in for this machine. We suggest changing the water and cleaning
the water tank every six months. Begin by removing the water tank, to do this you will have to unscrew
the two bolts beside the water tank, and then pull the water tank out. Here, you’ll find the water outlet,
unscrew the cap of the outlet. Next, empty out the old water and rinse the tank with fresh water to clean
it. With the old water removed, you can now fasten the cap of the water outlet, place the water tank
back, and fill up the water tank with new distilled water.
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