🔥 Fire risk

Remember that there is only a laser in the space due to a fire caused by inattention. Any material that the laser will cut through presents an inherent risk of catching fire.

Before you use the laser

• Make sure you know what you are cutting is safe to use - see the material guide
• Follow any material specific guidelines to reduce fire risk, e.g. removing the protective plastic/paper on acrylic; making sure any paper masking is burnished and well-adhered across the whole area to be lasered
• Make sure you know where the fire blanket is and the nearest fire extinguisher
• Familiarise yourself with how to raise the alarm if a fire occurs
• Make sure the bed is clean and free of debris

While using the laser

• Know how to stop/pause the laser should a fire begin and what to do next
• Always stay in view of the laser and monitor the cut/engrave at all times using the camera
• Do not allow a flame to develop into a fire - deal with it straight away
• If cut out pieces fall in a way that will block the laser, pause and deal with them - a stuck laser or moving material creates a significant fire risk

After using the laser

• Remove your material from the laser and check it is not quietly smouldering - this is particularly important when cutting corrugated cardboard
• Remove all debris from the laser bed between cuts
• Clean the bed and blades thoroughly at the end of your session