L3214 Laser Cutter
User’s Manual
Safety
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1.1.4.4
Safety precautions related to the system components
When closing the safety cover, ensure that no fingers or other items can be trapped between
the safety cover and the side pod. When the safety cover is lifted, care must be taken to avoid
bumping your head against it. The electrical enclosure (i.e. doors and cover pods, etc.) must
only be opened by trained service personnel. The L3214 laser cutting system must not be
operated with its shutter, guard, protective housings, or any of the safety interlocks removed.
1.1.4.5
Safety precautions related to the extraction system
Before commencing any cutting procedure ensure that the fume extraction system is in good
working order and operates correctly. Ensure that any fumes are extracted in accordance with
health and safety requirements.
1.1.4.6
Safety precautions related to the material
The L3214 laser cutter can process a broad range of materials. Choose only material types
that do not generate harmful emission during the cutting process. Check with the material
supplier or manufacturer before cutting. The following materials are not suitable for being
laser-cut:
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Leather and artificial leather that contains chromium (VI)
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Carbon fibres (Carbon)
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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Polyvinyl butyral (PVB)
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Polytetrafluorethylenes (PTFE / Teflon)
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Beryllium oxide
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Any materials containing halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine), epoxy
or phenolic resins.
WARNING
: Respiratory equipment must be worn for airborne dust particles.
1.1.4.7
Safety precautions related to fire
The cutting area must be provided with a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and any relevant
personnel must be trained to use it in case of emergency.
1.1.5
Safety features
1.1.5.1
Emergency stop buttons
Pressing an emergency stop button will shut down the machine immediately. The current
cutting job will be lost. The system (and preferably the software as well) will have to be
rebooted in order to restart the cutting process.
