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==Safety information== | ==Safety information== | ||
* '''Please don't affect the cooling system without consultation''' - overheating or rapid cooling can damage the laser. | * '''Please don't affect the cooling system without consultation''' - overheating or rapid cooling can damage the laser. | ||
* '''Never leave the laser cutter unattended''' - Your material may ignite, and an unchecked fire in the laser cutter could be both dangerous and costly. | * <span style="color:red">'''Never leave the laser cutter unattended'''</span> - Your material may ignite, and an unchecked fire in the laser cutter could be both dangerous and costly. We've also seen mirrors go out of alignment and cut into the cables. | ||
* '''In case of fire''' - Use the CO<sub>2</sub> extinguisher by the laser cutter first. Do not use the powder extinguisher unless you feel that you can't control the fire. '''Put it in the logbook''': tiny flames while cutting are normal; anything more must be reported. | * '''In case of fire''' - Use the CO<sub>2</sub> extinguisher by the laser cutter first. Do not use the powder extinguisher unless you feel that you can't control the fire. '''Put it in the logbook''': tiny flames while cutting are normal; anything more must be reported. | ||
* '''Never cut PVC or chlorinated plastic''' - You should always know what material you are cutting, and chlorinated plastics should be avoided because they release chlorine gas when cut. | * '''Never cut PVC or chlorinated plastic''' - You should always know what material you are cutting, and chlorinated plastics should be avoided because they release chlorine gas when cut. | ||
