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๐ Trainers
Members who wish to become pilots need to be trained first. Members who are pilot trainers: Divja...
โ ๏ธ RISK ASSESSMENT
Download link: #205 - Laser Cutter - 260819.pdf # Identify Hazards Who maybe Harmed Severity Cont...
โ ๏ธ Risk assessment
Download Link: #306 - Embroidery Machine - 260702.pdf # Identify Hazards Risks Who maybe Harmed S...
Best Practices
Include correctly attributed photos & PDFs Include sources whenever youโre being factual Mark inc...
Etiquette
The etiquette we ask for in the bookstack is about what behaviours will make the best of it. It r...
Whatโs it for?
The bookstack is a wiki, and by that we mean itโs a repository of knowledge accessed by LSHโs web...
๐ค Materials that probably shouldn't be used
There are some materials that, whilst not on the banned list, are problematic in other ways and s...
๐ฏ Homing the laser
Make sure the red lens focus tube is raised and fixed in place. Don't forget that the tightener s...
โ Pre-use checks
Ensure the bed is clear of debris Ensure the blades and bed are clean to reduce flashback* Check ...
โก๏ธTurning on the laser
Turn on the plug near the computer area The cooler should beep as it powers up. If it does not, c...
๐ซ NEVER LASER THESE MATERIALS
These materials should never be used in the laser. This is not anย exhaustive list. If you are not...
๐จ Air quality
The extraction system for the laser is adequate, but not brilliant. Some members at the Hackspace...
๐ฅ Fire risk
Remember that there is only a laser in the space due to a fire caused by inattention. Any materia...
โ Materials that are safe to laser
These materials are 'safe' to laser, but are still to be considered a fire risk. Please follow in...
๐ Focusing
๐ After you've finished
โ Shutting down the laser
๐งน General cleaning
After each use Remove all debris from the laser bed Clean the blades and laser bed using the wipe...
โ ๏ธ Specialist cleaning
This should only be undertaken by an authorised person: currently, Keith, Divya or Neil. Cleaning...
๐ Alignment
Instructions for authorised users only