The laser engraving and cutting system uses a powerful beam of light that can generate intense heat upon contact with the material being engraved or cut. Although the aim is typically to vaporize materials without causing combustion, many materials suitable for cutting or engraving are naturally flammable and can catch fire, posing a significant risk to the machine. In most cases, a small flame emerges from the cutting area but is quickly extinguished by the air assist pump or when the laser beam is turned off. However, there is a possibility that the flame could spread and ignite the machine and its surroundings, even if they are made using flame-retardant materials, making it a highly dangerous situation.
Please read the following instructions carefully and follow them strictly at all times.
- Never leave the machine unattended while it is in use. There is a significant fire hazard if the machine is not set correctly or encounters a mechanical or electrical malfunction during operation.
- Keep the area around the machine clean and free of clutter, flammable materials, explosives, or volatile solvents, such as acetone, alcohol, or gasoline.
- Always use the air assist pump and exercise particular caution when vector cutting. Many materials have the potential to suddenly burst into flames when cut with a laser, even materials that may be very familiar to the user.
- Always keep a well-maintained and regularly inspected fire extinguisher readily available.
- Prepare a first-aid kit designed for the initial treatment of burns and smoke inhalation, and store this kit outside risk areas.
- Never stack materials (especially organic materials, such as paper) around the machine. They may heighten the chances of fire spreading or igniting the workpiece.
- Clean the machine regularly. Debris and leftovers produced during the engraving and cutting within the machine must be removed to prevent fire hazards.