XTOOL F1 Ultra 20W Fiber and Diode Dual Laser Engraver Instruction Manual

: July 12, 2024
: XTOOL

Table of Contents

Statement
Declaration of conformity
FCC statement
Safety first (important)
Laser safety
Chemical safety
Fire safety
Electrical safety
Use and maintenance
Warning and instruction signs
After-sales services
References
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XTOOL F1 Ultra 20W Fiber and Diode Dual Laser Engraver Instruction Manual

Statement

Thank you for choosing x Tool 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 miso operate the product due to misunderstanding, etc., the Company shall bear no responsibility for any loss resulting therefrom.
The Company has collated the content of the Manual rigorously and carefully, but errors or omissions may remain.
The Company 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.
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.
Protected 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, or be modified in any way, such as content, image, or layout modification, without the prior written authorization of the Company.
The Company is committed to continuously improving the product and related materials. The product and the Manual are subject to change, and updates can be found at xtool.com.

Declaration of conformity

Hereby, Make block 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 2011/65/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 15 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/TV 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

Safety first (important)

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

Laser safety

Lasers are categorized into several different classes depending on the extent of the potential hazard associated with the laser, with Class 1 being the least dangerous and Class 4 the most dangerous. The United States Food and Drug Administration has indicated that Class 4 lasers may pose an “immediate skin hazard and eye hazard from exposure to either the direct or reflected beam; may also present a fire hazard.”
x Tool F1 Ultra is classified as a Class 4 laser product containing two Class 4 working lasers and a Class 3B indicator laser. It is intended for professional use, and more precautions are required for safe operation.

Warning
Follow the safety precautions:

ONLY professionally trained personnel are allowed to use the device. A qualified Laser Safety Officer (LSO) must be designated and the device shall be operated by or under the guidance of the LSO. LSO is obliged to set up safety control mechanisms to prevent untrained persons from entering the laser radiation hazard area.
Before using the device, complete xTool’s Laser Safety Awareness Training Course and review LSO Training documents, available at xTool Creative Space (XCS) and support.xtool.com/article/1171 for more information on Class 4 lasers, their uses, and their potential hazards. In the workplace context, you shall also receive adequate Class 4 laser product safe operation training as set forth in ANSI Z136.1, which is on the responsibility of the employer to provide.
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.
Wear safety goggles that can shield eyes from 455 nm, 655 nm, and 1064 nm laser beams. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered laser radiation.
If the protective enclosure can fully cover the material to be processed, pull down the protective enclosure and turn on the “Stops when enclosure opened” function in XCS to enable the safety interlock switch before operation. With the safety interlock switch turned on, if the protective enclosure is opened during normal operation, the laser will stop working.
Do not use the device in public places, or on other occasions where untrained persons or children are present.

Chemical safety

A high-density laser beam is used by the device to irradiate the material to be cut or engraved, so as to heat up the material surface and vaporize the material without burning. But some materials may release toxic and harmful smoke or gases at a high temperature. Therefore, precautions are required for chemical safety during material processing.

Warning
Follow the safety precautions:

Do not engrave or cut any material that contains PVC or vinyl (processing plastics is not recommended). These materials (and other materials containing chlorine/chloride) can generate corrosive vapor that is extremely harmful to the human body and can cause damage to the device. Any damage caused by engraving or cutting any material containing PVC or vinyl is not covered by the Company’s warranty.
Do not engrave or cut any unknown materials. Vaporization or melting of many materials, which include but are not limited to PVC and polycarbonate, may release harmful smoke.

Fire safety

A high-density laser beam is used by the device to irradiate the material to be cut or engraved, so as to heat up the material surface and vaporize the material without burning. But most materials are inherently flammable and may be ignited to form an open flame that can burn down the device (even if it is made of flame-retardant materials) and its surroundings. Experience shows that vector cutting with a laser is most likely to produce an open flame.

Do not leave the device unattended when it is working.
Keep combustible materials away from the device.

Danger
Read the following warnings and suggestions carefully:

Ensure that the workspace is well-ventilated so that the generated smoke can be discharged in time.
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 setting errors and is left unattended for a long period of time, or if a mechanical or electrical fault occurs, a fire may be caused.
Clean the device regularly. Excessive accumulation of residues and chippings from cutting and engraving would increase the risk of fire. The internal working area needs to be cleaned periodically to ensure that there is no residue or chipping inside the device.
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.
When the laser machine cuts or engraves flammable materials at low speed and high power, the materials are prone to be ignited to form an open flame. If an open flame occurs, please stop processing in time.
Place and use the device in locations where children are not likely to be present.

Electrical safety

Caution
Read the following warnings and suggestions carefully:

Do not open any access panel on the device when the device is connected to the power supply. Accidental contact with the power supply may cause injury.
Do not touch any electronic area with your hands or other tools when the machine is connected to a power supply

Use and maintenance

Caution
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.
Do not disassemble the machine or change its structure in any way without authorization. Do not modify or decompile its operating system.
Do not leave the device unattended during operation. Pay attention to whether it is working properly.
Keep the inside of the machine clean. Residues and chippings accumulated during cutting and engraving are dangerous and may cause a fire. Clean the chippings and residues inside the work area regularly.
The machine works properly at the temperature of 0°C to +35°C and can be stored properly at the temperature of –10°C to +60°C. Do not operate it at a temperature lower than 0°C.
Cut off the power before maintaining the device.
This product is not user-serviceable. It must be returned to the factory or repaired by authorized professionals.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Warning and instruction signs

On the device, 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.

LASER APERTURE| | CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
Maximum output power: 20 W
Wavelength : 1064 nm ± 5 nm, 650 nm ± 5 nm, 455 nm ± 5 nm Classification to IEC 60825-1:2014
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| DANGER – CLASS 4 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION.

6 Laser specifications

| Wavelength| Beam divergence| Maximum power output
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Working laser| 1064 nm ± 5 nm| 1.5 mar (IEC 60825-1 Default (simplified) evaluation C6=1)| 20 W
455 nm ± 5 nm| 1.5 mired (IEC 60825-1 Default (simplified) evaluation C6=1)| 20 W
Indicator laser \.| 650 nm ± 5 nm| 1.1.5 mead (IEC 60825-1 Default (simplified) evaluation C6=1)| 0.8 m W