This is the prototype for a series of training sheets for our expensive or dangerous tools.

Safety Risks:

• High-power laser can cause burns or severe eye damage
• Mains 240v inside control panel and high voltages (2kV) in control panel and around laser tube
• Materials can catch fire
• Toxic fumes may be produced depending on materials

Objectives for basic use:

• awareness of laser and voltage risks, and which parts of the cutter should remain off-limits
• powering-up and checking that the cooling and extraction are working
• know which materials may be cut safely (fire/fume risks) and without damaging the cutter with Chlorine (PVC)
• the importance of monitoring the cutter while it is active (fire risks)
• checking the coolant temperature
• basic use of the software
• setting appropriate power/speeds for different materials
• using the cutter's control panel to move the head/carriage
• positioning the workpiece and setting Z (vertical) alignment
• using the test button before cutting

Objectives for basic maintenance:

• cleaning mirrors and lens
• removing dirt and debris
• checking alignment of laser
• minor corrections of alignment (mirrors 2 and 3 only)
• checking alignment of visible laser

Objectives for advanced maintenance:

• removal of bed for extended cleaning
• full alignment
• replacement of laser tube