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* don't | * Hazards: fumes, fire, noise, lacerations. | ||
* Wear hearing protection when the exhaust fan is on, as it's loud enough to cause hearing damage. | |||
* Check the debris tray before and after. Debris buildup can cause a fire as the laser cuts through the workpiece and enters the debris tray. | |||
* Do not cut unknown or unapproved materials. If the material is not on the approved list, ask for permission on Slack. | |||
* Heat can build up when doing multiple passes on wood, causing the material to ignite. If you're cutting thick wood and it doesn't go through in three passes, stop. | |||
* Always use a vector grid when cutting all the way through. | |||
* Don't wear loose hair, clothing, jewellery, etc. as they can become entangled in the belts. | |||
=Housekeeping= | |||
* Clean the lens before the start of your session. Monitor the lens throughout - cutting messy materials like rubber may require recleaning | |||
* Break down waste before bagging (pieces should be smaller than 6" x 6"). Blunt any sharp edges so they don't break the bag. | |||
* There is a vacuum located by Big Red for your use. | |||
Revision as of 07:49, 2024 June 13
Safety
- Hazards: fumes, fire, noise, lacerations.
- Wear hearing protection when the exhaust fan is on, as it's loud enough to cause hearing damage.
- Check the debris tray before and after. Debris buildup can cause a fire as the laser cuts through the workpiece and enters the debris tray.
- Do not cut unknown or unapproved materials. If the material is not on the approved list, ask for permission on Slack.
- Heat can build up when doing multiple passes on wood, causing the material to ignite. If you're cutting thick wood and it doesn't go through in three passes, stop.
- Always use a vector grid when cutting all the way through.
- Don't wear loose hair, clothing, jewellery, etc. as they can become entangled in the belts.
Housekeeping
- Clean the lens before the start of your session. Monitor the lens throughout - cutting messy materials like rubber may require recleaning
- Break down waste before bagging (pieces should be smaller than 6" x 6"). Blunt any sharp edges so they don't break the bag.
- There is a vacuum located by Big Red for your use.