machinist dial indicator not zeroed

[grumpy_grinder]

hey guys I got this dial indicator and just noticed it's not zeroed. Any idea if this is normal or is it FUBAR?

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[polish avenger]

You should be able to turn the bezel/face until the 0 lines up with the pointer.
-Mark

 

[grumpy_grinder]

Iv'e not tried that but I will feel like an idiot if it is in fact the issue.

 

[Lieblad]

As said, Turning the face is the method to set zero.
If you bought this secondhand, you may want to verify it against a gaugeblock or other known instrument.

 

[grumpy_grinder]

Thanks guys ... I feel like a bone head but at least I can rest easy now.

 

[grumpy_grinder]

I'll ask one of the machinist's from work I could sign out a set of gauge blocks.
Thanks again guys ...