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** If needed, use the fire blanket.
** If needed, use the fire blanket.
** If needed, use the fire extinguisher.
** If needed, use the fire extinguisher.
*** The small one by the lasers is electronics safe. Use the whole thing at once; don’t be shy!
*** The large one by the lasers is electronics safe. Use the whole thing at once; don’t be shy!
*** The second fire extinguisher is by the door.
*** The second fire extinguisher is by the door, and is also safe for electronics.
* Report any and all fires to staff and digifabshop@artisansasylum.com.
* Report any and all fires to staff and digifabshop@artisansasylum.com.
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Latest revision as of 21:57, 9 February 2024

Startup Checklist Shutdown Checklist
  • Is the bed clean of debris?
    • Use the shop vac to clean it, if necessary.
  • Check that these items are where they're supposed to be:
    • Water spray
    • Fire blanket
    • Fire extinguisher
  • Turn the vent in.
    • The vent switch is on the wall.
  • Turn on the machine.
    • Twist the E-stop button to power on.
  • Is the chiller on?
    • Check for the green light on the chiller.
  • Is the air compressor on?
    • Check for vibration from the air compressor.
  • Are the mirrors clean?
    • Visually inspect the X and Y axis mirrors. Clean with lens wipes if dusty or dirty.
  • Is the lens clean?
    • Look through the X Axis mirror to view the amber lens. If it looks dirty, clean the lens.
  • Add materials and hold down (if needed).
  • Focus the laser.
  • Set origin.
  • Send a job to the laser from Lightburn.
    • Frame
    • Start
  • Remove materials.
  • Clean the bed.
  • Shutdown the machine.
  • Turn off the vent, as long as no other machines are in use.
  • Clean up the shop.
Fire Safety
  • Flame right where the laser is cutting is ok.
  • Flame anywhere else is a problem.
    • Hit Pause.
    • Move the laser head away from the flame.
    • Open the machine.
    • Spray the flame with water.
    • If needed, use the fire blanket.
    • If needed, use the fire extinguisher.
      • The large one by the lasers is electronics safe. Use the whole thing at once; don’t be shy!
      • The second fire extinguisher is by the door, and is also safe for electronics.
  • Report any and all fires to staff and digifabshop@artisansasylum.com.

Do not leave the laser unattended while running.

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Want to cut a material that’s not in the Lightburn Materials Library? Email the MSDS to the shop leads for approval (digifabshop@artisansasylum.com).

Any questions? Email digifabshop@artisansasylum.com