keeping the laser aligned with the mark 1. Take out the scissors carefully and point the sharp end of the scissors downward.2. Push the button on the right hand side of the scissors to turn on the laser light.3. Adjust the laser by adjusting the 2screw on the side of the until you see thelaser line up with blade.4. Before cutting,make a mark on the opposite side of the paper or fabric being cut.lay the material on the desktop. rest the button blade of the scissors on thesurface and align the laser with the mark on the opposite side.carefully cutwhile keeping the laser aligned with the mark