3. Click Mark in EZCad or press F2 on the keyboard to engrave your design. Alternatively, you
can activate the laser by using the foot pad.
The laser is invisible but will create a buzzing noise and sparks and begin engraving when it is
correctly focused on your test material.
• DO NOT stare at the laser in operation even with protective eyewear.
• When an unexpected situation occurs, press the emergency stop button immediately to halt the
machine's operation.
• Watch for possible issues like sparks or fires, however, and be prepared to quickly extinguish a
fire if necessary.
4. Examine the quality of your first run and adjust the laser parameters in EZCad as necessary to
create your desired effect.
Engraving
1. Replace the test material with the actual material.
2. Use the foot pad or press Mark in EZCad or hit F2 on the keyboard to engrave your pattern.
The foot pedal is particularly useful for continuous or repeated operation of the laser once
you've settled on your design and its ideal parameter settings. You can also achieve more control of
the marking process by reducing the laser's speed and using the foot pad.
• DO NOT stare at the laser in operation even with protective eyewear.
• When an unexpected situation occurs, press the emergency stop button immediately to halt the
machine's operation.
• Watch for possible issues like sparks or fires, however, and be prepared to quickly extinguish
a fire if necessary.
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