XTOOL M1 10W Laser & Blade Cutter User Manual

XTOOL M1 10W Laser & Blade Cutter

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Meet your xTool Ml

Use xTool Ml

Note: You can visit support.xtool.com to watch the tutorial video.

1. Unpack to take xTool Ml and other parts out.
2. Install the smoke exhaust pipe.
3. Install a point blade. Note
   • The point blade, blade module, and laser module are fit together through magnetic adsorption. You don’t have to pull them hard.
   • The point blade is sharp. Exercise caution when pulling it out.
4. Connect xTool Ml to a power supply with the power adapter.
5. Turn on the power switch and wait till the indicator is on in white.

**** Before operation

| On in white| Not connected
Blinking in green| Network setting
On in blue| Connected

**** In operation

| Blinking in blue| Performing a task
Breathing in green| Task completed
**** Breathing in white| Entering the sleep state

**** Other

| Blinking in purple| Firmware updating
On in red| Exceptions occur

ConnectyourxToolMl

Connect xTool Ml to the software on your PC

1. Visit our website to download the software on your PC: xtool.com/software
2. Use the USB cable to connect xTool Ml to your PC.
3. Open the software and follow the software instructions to connect xTool Ml.

Function extension

To extend the functions of xTool Ml, you need to purchase the required parts and components.

Safety first (important)

| Warning

Physical injuries or damage to the machine may be caused if you do not fol low the instructions or principles.

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| Warning

Physical injuries or damage to the machine may be caused by laser light if you do not follow the instructions or principles.

General safety

Read and get familiar with all safety precautions and procedures before using the machine. Strictly follow all safety precautions and ensure that the machine is properly assembled and is working properly.

Follow the operating principles:

• Check the machine for damage every time before you use it. Do not operate it in any way when any damage or  defect is found.
• Ensure that the workspace is clean and flat. Note that the laser tube is made of glass and is very fragile. If it is broken, the machine fails to work.
• Do not disassemble the machine or change its structure in any way without authorization. Do not modify or decompile its operating system.
• Keep the inside of the machine clean. Residues and chippings accumulated during cutting and engraving are dangerous and may cause fire. Remove the chippings and residues regularly.
• The machine works properly at the temperature of 0°C to 35°C and can be stored properly at the temperature of 0°C to 45°C. Do not operate it at a temperature lower than 0°C.

Laser safety
Generally, the laser is completely enclosed in a casing during operation. The machine provides a safety interlock. If the lid is lifted during operation, it stops working to prevent harm to people. No special precautions are needed to ensure laser safety.

Follow the safety precautions:

• Do not operate the machine when any part of it is removed. Removing any part may expose the laser system and cause damage to the machine.

• Do not engrave or cut any material that contains PVC or vinyl (plastic materials are not recommended). These materials (and other materials containing
  chlorine/chloride) may generate corrosive vapor that is extremely harmful to the human body and may cause damage to the machine. Any damage caused by engraving or cutting any material containing PVC or vinyl is not covered by Makeblock’s warranty.

• Do not engrave or cut any unknown materials. Vaporization/melting of many materials, which include but are not limited to PVC and polycarbonate, may release harmful smoke.

• Do not leave the machine unattended when it is working. Pay attention to whether it is working properly.

• Do not operate the machine when the lid is open. Close the lid before you operate the machine. Do not tamper with the safety mechanism of the lid.

Fire safety
When the machine cuts or engraves a material, a high-density laser beam is used to irradiate the material, heating up the surface of the material to vaporize it without burning. But most materials are inherently flammable and may be ignited to form an open flame that may burn down the machine (even if it is made of flame-retardant materials) and its surroundings. From our experience, using laser to perform vector cutting (on acrylic, in particular) is most likely to produce an open flame.

Read the following warnings and suggestions carefully:

• Ensure that the workspace is well ventilated and sufficient space is reserved around the smoke outlet, so that the smoke can be discharged properly.
• Do not stack materials (especially organic ones, such as paper) around the machine. They may cause the spread of flames and increase the risk of material ignition.
• Do not leave the machine unattended when it is working. If the machine works with incorrect settings and is left unattended for a long period oftime, or if a mechanical or electrical fault occurs, a fire may be caused.
• Clean the machine regularly. Excessive accumulation of residues and chippings from cutting and engraving may increase the risk of fire.
• Ensure that the area around the machine is clean without any cluttered flammable materials, explosives, or volatile solvents, such as acetone, alcohol, or gasoline. Keep a fire extinguisher and perform regular maintenance and inspection of it.

Electrical safety

Read the following warnings and  suggestions carefully:

• Do not open any access panels when the machine is connected to a power supply.
• Do not touch any electronic area with your hands or other tools when the machine is connected to a power supply.

Warning and instruction signs

Read the following warnings and  suggestions carefully:
On xTool Ml, the warning and instruction signs are labeled where physical injuries or damage to the machine may be caused before and/or during operation. If a sign is damaged or lost, replace it immediately. You can use the following template to print the sign you need.

Maintenance

• aser cutting or engraving often generates smoke. When the smoke is heavy, the lens of the laser head may become dirty and thus causes power reduction or may even be damaged. When the lens is dirty, clean it with alcohol cotton in time.
• Point blades are consumables. Make sure that you stick the cutting board on the baseplate of xTool M before using the blade module for material processing. If the blade module fails to work properly, replace the point blade from it in time.
• ou may need to lubricate the sliding rods after using them for a long period. Use grease designed for sliding rods.

Statement

Thank you for choosing the xTool products!

• If you use the product for the first time, read carefully all the accompanying materials of the product to improve your experience with it. If you do not use the product according to the instructions and requirements of the Manual, or mis-operate the product due to misunderstanding, etc., Makeblock Co., Ltd. shall bear no responsibility for any loss resulting therefrom, except for losses caused due to improper installation or operation by Makeblock professional maintenance personnel.
• Makeblock Co., Ltd. has collated the content of the Manual rigorously and carefully, but errors or omissions may remain.
• Makeblock Co., Ltd. is committed to continuously improving product functions and service quality, and therefore reserves the right to change any product or software described in the
• Manual and the content of the Manual at any time without prior notice.
• The Manual is intended to help you use the product properly and does not include any description of hardware and software configuration. For product configuration, refer to the related contract (if any) and packing list, or consult your distributor. Images in the Manual are for reference only and the actual product may vary.
  rotected by copyright laws and regulations, the Manual shall not be reproduced or transcribed in any way, or be transmitted on any wired or wireless network in any manner, or be translated into any language without the prior written authorization of Makeblock Co., Ltd ..

Declaration of conformity

Hereby, Makeblock Co., Ltd., declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive RED 2014/53/EU and the RoHS directive 2011/6S/EU & (EU) 2015/863.

FCC statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1S of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/lV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

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