Safety Procedures

xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Class 4 Laser Cutter

Standard Operating Procedures

Authorized Users:

• Must complete the xTool Laser Cutter Canvas training course.

• Must complete a “skills test” with the Operations Manager or other SCiL staff before using the laser cutter unsupervised.

• May supervise or train others to use the laser cutter, however unauthorized users may never use the laser cutter unsupervised by an authorized user.

Safety Procedures:

• Do NOT operate when any part of it is removed. Removing parts may expose the laser system and cause damage to the device and user.

• Do NOT leave the device unattended when in operation. 

• In the event of an emergency, there is a big red ‘emergency stop’ button on the right side of the device.

• When using, where safety goggles capable of shielding eyes from 10500 nanometers(nm), ± 5 nm laser beams.

• Do NOT put your hands in the processing area or open the lid when in operation.

• IF YOU ARE BURNED BY LASER BEAMS: disinfect the skin with povidone-iodine solution immediately, and apply burn ointment.

• Do NOT engrave or cut materials containing PVC, vinyl, or other chlorine-based substances, as they release harmful corrosive vapors and can damage the device. 

• The laser heats and vaporizes material surfaces, which can ignite flammable materials, especially during vector cutting (acrylic is particularly flammable).

• FIRE PROTOCOL 

  • If safe to do so: manually cut off the heat source by lifting the lid, attempt to blow out the flames, or use a damp towel to extinguish the flames. 

  • Use a fire extinguisher to put out the flames if the previous methods would be unsafe. 

  • If the fire can not be safely extinguished, call 911.