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Read all instructions carefully before operating your Marker 2000.
Quick Start Guide
Marker 2000
1. Preparation
a. After removing machine from the box,
make sure that all packing has been
removed. There is a gauging template
secured in the vice jaws, make sure that it
is removed for normal marking.
b. All references with a letter in parentheses
(X) refer to the illustration on page three
of this guide.
c. Attach your IBM compatible keyboard to
the back of the Marker 2000 in keyboard
outlet (M). The adapter provided may
need to be connected to your keyboard
cord prior to attachment to the machine
depending on your keyboard style.
d. Attach power cord to machine and plug
into 110VAC circuit. The on/off rocker
main switch (I) is located on the back
right hand side of the machine. Turn
machine on.
2. Press <F5> (Set Up)
Press <F10>
Press 2 (for English)
Press <ESC>
3. Press <F2> on the keyboard (Marking).
4. Press <F3> on the keyboard (New Model). For
advanced Marking features see operations man-
ual.
5. Clamp item to be marked with the key locking
jaw (G) located on the clamp slide (E). The
clamp should
be in the out
(extended or
t r a c k i n g )
position (See
Fig. 1). The
top (head) of
the item must
be placed
against the
stop (See Fig.
4). Larger
objects may
require repositioning of the top clamp slide by
means of slide locking knob (F). If there is a
groove (mill) in the item being marked, posi-
tion the clamping jaw by loosening the jaw
locking knob (G1). Place the back of the key
(opposite blade) against the left or right hand
stop depending on the side being marked.
Center the item if it does not have a groove.
Position the key-locking jaw (G) and then
tighten the jaw locking knob (G1) to lock the
settings in place (See Fig 2).
6. Select <F8> for
T r a c k i n g .
Make sure that
the slide clamp
assembly is in
the out, or
tracking, posi-
tion. Turn the
clear plastic
slide (P) over
the jaw. A red
colored laser
light now out-
lines the area
where marking
will occur.
Move the
marking zone
to the desired
location on
the object to
be marked by
means of the
arrow keys
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 1