06 - Running Your Job

Before beginning the job, be sure to review the safety rules for this machine

The laser tube is a class IV device when any of the doors are open during operation.

Never attempt to defeat the door interlock switch.

Never cut materials containing chlorine, and be sure to verify the composition of any questionable materials before cutting.

Always be alert for laser cutter fires and know how to address them should they occur.

Never let the machine operate unattended.

Close the lid of the machine.

Ensure that all extra materials, especially flammable ones are removed from the machine.

Turn on the laser power supply by flipping the switch in the I direction.

The switch should glow red. If it doesn't, ask for help.

It is always a good practice to turn off this switch before working inside the machine, focusing, and setting origins.

Turn on the accessory switches.

Water: The water switch circulates chilled water through the laser tube. The laser will not operate if this switch is off.

Vent: The vent switch activates the blower to exhaust fumes from the inside of the machine.

Wait for all accessories to fully start before continuing.

Press the Start/Pause button on the control panel.

Be alert for laser fires while the machine is in operation. Review the steps for dealing with laser fires.

DO NOT leave the machine unattended without pausing the machine.

To pause the machine, press the Start/Pause button again.

To resume after pause, press Start/Pause

To cancel the job and return to the origin while paused, press Esc

The machine will beep when it has completed the job. Wait a few seconds before moving on to allow the ventilation fan to clear any remaining fumes.

Flip the laser enable switch to the off position.

Confirm that the switch is no longer glowing.

Turn off all three of the accessory switches.

PRO TIP: If you'll be cutting multiple jobs in succession, leave the Water switch on to continue cooling the tube between runs.

Open the lid and remove your material