That's the same manual that came with my ToAuto. I mounted the scale to the cross slide on my 15x58" LeBlond and the encoder to the carriage where the follow rest would mount and I use the shield. Slot in the scale is on the bottom on both scales. Set an indicator on top of the slide and move the cross slide to level it. I only used one of those L Brackets for the encoder for the rear that mounts to the carriage. I have no issues. I can send you photos if needed.

I dont think anyone mounts the scales sideways most lathes will mount them in the downward position, you can change the decimal point to where you want, you do not need tape. I have had 3 of them on different machines, works perfect, The manual with mine was spot on,

Since it is a generic OEM product, and every supplier writes their own manual, I’m sure there are good manuals around. I have the same thing branded as M-DRO and my manual is half decent…

the f is up with the kids music bro