SAFETY INFORMATION

The following basic safety tips are given to ensure safe installation, operation, and maintenance of Stratasys equipment and are not to be considered as comprehensive on matters of safety. The Fortus 900mc printer is designed to be a safe and reliable rapid prototyping printer. Access to areas of the printer are potentially dangerous.

HAZARD TYPES

Stratasys recommends that all services be performed by qualified personnel. All personnel working on or around this printer should be knowledgeable of what the following hazard classifications mean throughout this guide.

• Warnings and Cautions precede the paragraph to which they pertain.

Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury or death.

Caution: Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to equipment.

Note: Indicates additional information relative to the current topic.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Note: Always read and adhere to safety statements, and be aware of the following safety signs when you see them on the printer.

We make every effort to ensure that our printers are safe and reliable at all times. However, there will be times when you must access areas of the printer where potentially high voltages, hot temperatures, and/or moving mechanical components could cause severe injury.

Personal Injury: The personal injury sign indicates mechanical parts, and severe personal injury is possible. Always use extra care. Do not wear ties, loose clothing, or dangling jewelry. Keep long hair tied up and away from any moving parts.

High Voltage: The high voltage sign indicates the presence of high voltages. Always stay away from any exposed electrical circuitry. It is recommended that all jewelry be removed.

Hot Surface: The hot surface sign indicates the presence of devices with high temperatures.

Always use extra care when working around heated components. Always wear the safety gloves provided in the Welcome Kit.

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Gloves: The gloves sign indicates that if you enter the area specified by the symbol you must wear safety gloves (provided in the Welcome Kit) which have been approved for high temperatures.

Sharp Object: The sharp object sign indicates the presence of sharp objects. Do not touch sharp objects as they may cause a loss of body parts.

Crushed Hand: The crushed hand sign indicates that a crushing hazard exists between two objects.

Do Not Enter Oven: This signs warns you to never enter the oven with your entire body.

when working on or near electrical circuits.

ESD: Use standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions

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