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*'''Always''' run the window blower (by plugging it into the wall) while the beam is on, no matter what material you are working with. Any kind of smoke can damage the lens, so the laser chamber has to be ventilated. Leave the blower on for a few minutes after a stinky job. | *'''Always''' run the window blower (by plugging it into the wall) while the beam is on, no matter what material you are working with. Any kind of smoke can damage the lens, so the laser chamber has to be ventilated. Leave the blower on for a few minutes after a stinky job. | ||
*Use only known materials in the laser. If you want to try a new material, do some research and careful experiments first. Certain things have been known to '''explode''' or release '''poison gas''' under the laser. | *Use only known materials in the laser. If you want to try a new material, do some research and careful experiments first. Certain things have been known to '''explode''' or release '''poison gas''' under the laser. Check out our [[#Materials_Reference_Tables|Materials Reference]]. | ||
*Test your jobs first with the beam power off. Watch the red "Laser On" LED to make sure it's doing the right thing. | *Test your jobs first with the beam power off. Watch the red "Laser On" LED to make sure it's doing the right thing. | ||