Unpacking
The machine is heavy; please ask someone to help you lift the machine out of the carton and onto your workbench or other
sturdy table (with the work surface 30 to 36 inches off the floor) so you can remove the packing materials. It’s a good idea
to use a table equipped with casters or is otherwise easy to move…especially with the machine placed on it…as access to
the back side of the machine will be necessary. Ideally, your work table will have space between it and the wall.
Save the packing materials; they were designed for safe transport of the machine. If the machine ever needs service, it will
travel best in its original packing.
Install the Exhaust Fan and Duct
The exhaust fan slides into the “pocket” located on the back side of the cabinet. After removing the loose ends of any
tubing stored in that area for shipment, orient the 100 mm output fitting in a convenient direction for connection to the
exhaust duct. The top edge may be sealed with tape, or you may choose a more-permanent installation by installing a
couple of self-tapping screws (not included) in the top corners to draw the fan housing against the laser tube access lid (we
prefer this latter method, but be careful to avoid piercing the lid too deeply and damaging equipment located within). You
may remove the lock screw and open the laser tube access lid to see what’s inside and where it’s located before drilling
through the cabinet. Attach the exhaust duct to the fan outlet with the provided clamp and direct the exhaust outside the
building into the open air; this last part of the exhaust installation is to be devised by the user (Note: The 100 mm exhaust
tube is a bit smaller than a standard 4” diameter USA dryer duct; some adaptation may be required, or substitute a 4” dryer
duct from your hardware/home improvement retailer). Plug the exhaust fan power cord into the socket on the rear of the
cabinet labeled “Fan” or “Exhaust.” Note: this equipment operates on 220vAC; do not plug into 110vAC wall outlet.
Tip: if the equipment plugs enter the sockets a bit too loosely, you may use a plier to gently bend the prongs
slightly for a more-secure fit and good electrical connection.
Set Up
Before installing ancillary equipment, you will need to open the large lid (the one with the window) and carefully remove
the 100 mm diameter plastic exhaust duct from the main chamber; set it aside for later use. Remove any protective
covering from the lid’s plastic window. Look for and carefully remove any packing materials, such as foam, that secure the
inner workings of the carriage, mirrors and other mechanical devices. Gently push the carriage and lens housing around a
little bit to confirm freedom of movement; otherwise, damage may occur when the machine is powered up.
Note: Do not touch the surface of the mirrors.
There are two lever-actuated micro-switches located inside the main chamber at the carriage end stops. Make sure they
are in working order; that is, no packing materials or debris has fouled the actuator levers.
The machine has been tested at the factory and at the Micro-Mark warehouse. If you find any cuttings from this testing, or
other debris from the manufacturing process, you may remove them with a vacuum cleaner equipped with a small brush or
thin nozzle. This equipment should be handled with care. It contains sensitive motors, switches and controls essential for
precision operation. To obtain the optimum satisfaction with your LaserKnife 2525, please handle and use the machine
carefully and gently.
Access to the back side of the machine will be necessary in order to make water, air, exhaust and
electrical connections to ancillary equipment.
DO NOT CONNECT THE MAIN POWER CORD TO THE MACHINE UNTIL LATER (WE’LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN TO DO SO).
LaserKnife 2525 Hardware (the machinery) Set Up Instructions
Do not connect the line cord to the machine before
reading and performing ALL of the instructions below.
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