SAFETY REGULATIONSLASER SAFETYThe following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed byinternational authorities and refers to the correct use of the DS1100 scanner.Standard RegulationsThis scanner utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laserbeam momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam asone would with any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the laserbeam hits the eye of an observer, even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors,etc.This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both EN 60825-1 and CDRH21 CFR 1040 at the date of manufacture. The scanner is classified as a Class 2 laserproduct according to EN 60825-1 regulations and as a Class II laser productaccording to CDRH regulations.There is a safety device which allows the laser to be switched on only if the motor isrotating above the threshold for its correct scanning speed.The motor and the laser beam can be switched off through a software command (seealso «Beam Shutter» in the WinHost Help On Line).WARNINGUse of controls or adjustments or performance of proceduresother than those specified herein may result in exposure tohazardous visible laser light.The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window on the frontof the scanner (Figure A, 1).The warning label indicating exposure to laser light and the device classification isapplied onto the body of the scanner (Figure A, 7).vi