Quantum Composers Jewel Laser - Manual (Page 5)

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CAUTION: Risk of exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
ATTENTION: Risque d’exposition à un rayonnement laser dangereux.
ACHTUNG!: Gefahr durch gefährliche Laserstrahlung.
ATTENZIONE: Rischio di esposizione a pericolose radiazioni laser.
ADVERTENCIA: Riesgo de exposición a la radiaciόn peligrosa del láser.
LASER SAFETY
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
CAUTION: The Jewel Laser is a Class 4 OEM laser. Its output beam is, by
definition, a safety and fire hazard. Precautions must be taken to prevent
accidental exposure to both direct and reflected beams.
Precautions for Safe Operation of Class 4 OEM Lasers:
 DO NOT remove the protective covers from the Laser Head. No user serviceable
components are inside. Exposure to laser radiation when covers removed.
 Avoid looking directly at the laser output beam.
 Do not wear reflective jewelry while using the laser, as it might cause inadvertent
hazardous reflections.
 Use protective eyewear at all times. Consult the ANSI, ACGIH, or OSHA standards listed
at the end of this section for guidance on goggles and safety matters.
 Operate the laser at the lowest possible beam intensity, given the requirements of the
intended application.
 Increase the beam diameter wherever possible to reduce beam intensity and thus reduce
the hazard.
 Avoid blocking the laser beam with any part of the body.
 Use an IR detector or energy detector to verify that the laser beam is off, before working in
front of the laser.
 Establish a controlled access area for laser operation. Limit access to those trained in the
principles of laser safety.
 Maintain a high ambient light level in the laser operation area so the eye pupil remains
constricted, thus reducing the possibility of hazardous exposure.
 Post prominent warning signs near the laser operation area.
 Provide enclosures for the beam path whenever possible.
 Set up an energy absorber to capture the laser beam, preventing unnecessary reflections
or scattering.