Chapter 3: Operation
Users are again advised to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Safety instructions on pages 1 &
2, these operation guidelines, and the instructions marked “Attention” on the control panels. Operate
the laser engraver only in accordance with all of these.
3.1 Control Panel
The control panel is used to operate the machine. Your control panel might look like either A or B.
Type-A Control Panel: This control panel features a digital power display, showing the strength of the
laser as a percent of its maximum output. The laser’s power is adjusted by pressing the appropriate
buttons.
(1) Control Switch
This switch is the main power switch. The laser head will move to the top left corner when you turn this
switch.
(2) Laser Test Switch
When the control switch is on and the cooling water is running, pressing this button will cause the laser
to be emitted. The laser indication light will come on.
Fig. 3–1. A Type-A control panel.
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