General Safety Precautions - Panasonic LP-GS Series Operation Manual

General safety precautions

Always follow these important safety precautions!
You have acquired a product with components of laser class 4 (marking laser) and laser
class 2 (guide laser). The laser classifications are defined in the standard IEC 60825-1
"Safety of laser products". Laser class 4 refers to "laser products for which intrabeam viewing
and skin exposure is hazardous and for which the viewing of diffuse reflections may be
hazardous. These lasers also often represent a fire hazard". Make sure to take safety
measures required to use Class 4 laser products subject to the local laws and regulations of
the country or region in which this laser product is used.
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Never look at the direct laser beam, neither directly nor through a lens or any other optical
components. Laser radiation into the eye causes blindness or serious damage to the eye.
A specularly reflected laser beam is also dangerous.
Never expose your skin, clothing or any other flammable object to the laser radiation. Your
skin will be severely burned and there is a risk of fire.
Do not use this product near flammable gas or objects (organic solvents such as thinner
or gasoline), in a dusty place or anywhere where fire is strictly prohibited. There is a risk of
fire.
Do not install this product in wet places except for water-resistant parts. Never conduct
wiring or maintenance work with wet hands or when the product surface is wet.
Otherwise, there is a risk of an electrical shock or malfunction.
Do not open or disassemble this product. Otherwise, there is a risk of exposure to laser
radiation or of electrical shock.
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