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3D PRINTERS
SAFETY
Ensure the machines are turned off at the wall and inspect the machine to insure it is in working order.
NO – jewellery, gloves, ties, loose long sleeves, loose long hair, untucked shirts, nothing in top pockets, drugs, alcohol.
Keep a sharp mind, concentrate, don’t be distracted – (don’t distract user)
PPE – safety glasses and leather gloves.
Do not touch heated head (200-260C).
When printer is in operation do not touch moving parts.
Gloves should be worn to remove completed model
Wear safety glasses when removing support structure from completed model
To exit a failed print, use the button on the printer to abort. If there is residue left on the print head from melted material, please contact Cicada Innovations at support@cicadainnovations.com.
LASER CUTTER
SAFETY
Ensure machine is turned off at the wall and inspect the machine to insure it is set up properly and in working order.
NO – jewellery, gloves (unless PPE), ties, loose long sleeves, loose long hair, un-tucked shirts.
Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited from entering the Engine Shop.
Exposure to the laser beam may cause physical burns and can cause severe eye damage.
Some materials can produce toxic and or corrosive fumes when cutting or engraving. Always consult the particular materials and check with the Cicada Innovations team.
If fumes are present while cutting or engraving immediately contact the Cicada Innovations.
No materials or tools are to be left on the viewing window of the laser cutter.
Always turn the exhaust filter on before the job has commenced and only turn off after the job is complete.
Never operate the laser cutter without supervision of the cutting or engraving process in case of fire.
If the material ignites, immediately turn off the laser cutter and extraction and extinguish fire with CO2 fire extinguisher (only if fire does not self extinguish and it is safe to do so).
Never leave any materials in the laser cutter after the laser process has finished, no matter how small.
A cutting or engraving failure may be due to dirty laser lenses, immediately report this to Cicada Innovations to arrange cleaning.
If you require a ‘quick stop’ or ‘abort’ of a job, press the red button on the right to complete a safety stop of the machine.
All issues with the Laser Cutter should be reported to Cicada Innovations at support@cicadainnovations.com.
Microscope
SAFETY
Ensure to use two hands when adjusting the microscope. Hold the collar with one hand while tightening or loosening it with the other.
NO – jewellery, gloves (unless PPE), ties, loose long sleeves, loose long hair, untucked shirts.
Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited from entering the Engine Shop.
Keep a sharp mind, concentrate, don’t be distracted – (don’t distract user)
If utilising while working a soldering iron, be aware of where the soldering iron is at all times.
SOLDERING IRON
SAFETY
Ensure machine is turned off at the wall and inspect the machine to insure it is set up properly and in working order.
NO – jewellery, gloves (unless PPE), ties, loose long sleeves, loose long hair, untucked shirts.
Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited from entering the Engine Shop.
Keep a sharp mind, concentrate, don’t be distracted – (don’t distract user).
PPE – safety glasses and leather gloves.
Do not touch heated head (200-260C).
When soldering iron is on, do not touch heated element.
