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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
!
MANUAL AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF
WITH THE DREMEL 3D40 FLEX BEFORE
SETUP AND USE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
FIRE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE,
OR PERSONAL INJURY. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WORK AREA SAFETY
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate Dremel 3D40 FLEX in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Dremel 3D40 FLEX creates high temperatures
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Store idle 3D40 FLEXs out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Injury can occur in
hands of untrained users.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a. Always use the Dremel 3D40 FLEX with a
properly grounded outlet. Do not modify Dremel
3D40 FLEX plug. Improper grounding and modified
plugs increase risk of electric shock.
b. Do not use Dremel 3D40 FLEX in damp or wet
locations. Do not expose Dremel 3D40 FLEX to
rain. Presence of moisture increases risk of electric
shock.
c. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
pulling or unplugging the Dremel 3D40 FLEX.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Avoid using this product during an electric
storm. There may be a remote risk of a power
surge from lightning that may result in an electric
shock.
e. In case of emergency unplug Dremel 3D40
FLEX from outlet.
PERSONAL SAFETY
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a Dremel 3D40
FLEX. Do not use Dremel 3D40 FLEX while
you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating Dremel 3D40 FLEX may result in
personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. The use of
protective equipment such as heat resistant gloves
and safety glasses will reduce the risk of personal
injuries.
c. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
Jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, Jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
DREMEL 3D40 FLEX USE AND CARE
a. Before every use check Dremel 3D40 FLEX
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
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may affect the Dremel 3D40 FLEX's operation.
If damage is suspected then have the Dremel
3D40 FLEX repaired by an authorised Dremel
service centre before use. Use of Dremel 3D40
FLEX when damaged may result in poor quality of
object creation, further equipment damage, property
damage or personal injury.
b. Do not touch the extruder tip during Dremel
3D40 FLEX operation or until it has cooled
down to at least 60°C (140°F). Contact with the
extruder tip during or after operation before tip has
cooled may result in personal injury.
c. Set up the Dremel 3D40 FLEX in a well-
ventilated area. Provide at least 8 inches of
unobstructed spacing around Dremel 3D40
FLEX. Dremel 3D40 FLEX melts plastic during
building. Plastic odours emitted during Dremel
3D40 FLEX operation may irritate eyes and
airways. Locating Dremel 3D40 FLEX close to
surrounding objects prevents proper ventilation.
d. Do not reach inside the Dremel 3D40 FLEX
while it is in operation. Contact with Dremel 3D40
FLEX moving parts during operation may result in
poor build quality, equipment damage or personal
injury.
e. Prevent untrained individuals accessing the
3D40 FLEX during operation. Use of Dremel
3D40 FLEX by persons unfamiliar with these
warnings and instructions may result equipment or
property damage and personal injury.
f.
Use only DREMEL PLA filament. Use of filament
not authorized by Dremel may result in equipment
and property damage.
g. Ensure small objects created by Dremel 3D40
FLEX are not accessible to young children.
Small objects are potential choking hazards for
young children.
h. Do not create illegal or inappropriate objects
using Dremel 3D40 FLEX.
i.
Do not use Dremel 3D40 FLEX to create objects
intended for use with candles, liquid fuels,
and other heat sources. Plastic may melt when
exposed to fire or other heat sources. Such use of
objects created by Dremel 3D40 FLEX may result
in fire, property damage and personal injury.
j.
Do not use Dremel 3D40 FLEX to create
objects intended for food or drink applications
such as preparation, decoration, storage,
or consumption. Such use of objects created
by Dremel 3D40 FLEX may result in illness or
personal injury.
k. Do not use Dremel 3D40 FLEX to create objects
intended with use with electrical components or
housings of electrical components. PLA plastic
is not suitable for electrical applications. Such use
of objects created by Dremel 3D40 FLEX may
result in property damage and personal injury.
l.
Do not put plastic objects in or around your
mouth. PLA plastic is not suitable for food or drink
preparation and food utensils. Such use of objects
created by Dremel 3D40 FLEX may result in illness
or personal injury.
m. Do not use Dremel 3D40 FLEX to create objects
intended for chemical storage. PLA plastic is not
suitable for chemical storage. Such use of objects
created by Dremel 3D40 FLEX may result in
property damage and personal injury.
n. Do not modify Dremel 3D40 FLEX or alter
factory settings. Modifications may result in
equipment and property damage, and personal
injury.
o. Do not expose Dremel 3D40 FLEX to
temperatures exceeding 70°C (158°F). Dremel