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SC carriage slamming down harder than normal?

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My SC 2 is cutting OK, but recently started making a loud tapping noise when cutting.. its the carrier tapping down hard on the vinyl.  It doesn't seem to be affecting anything but I'm concerned as to why it's doing it and when it might do to the life of my cutter.

It just recently started after a blade change I noticed it (im guessing the blade change is coincidence though?).. again its cutting fine..blade depth does not seem to be an issue. 

Anyone experience this and have any input? Can try to upload a video if I need to. I assume it's been posted before but I've not thought of a better way to describe it or better search terms to look for, so I've not had any luck finding other posts about a similar issue.

Thank you

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Well with blade change you do have to back the force off.  It's a new blade and not worn down yet like an old blade.   This is how to set the blade correctly.  

To start with, you should set your blade depth correctly, by taking the blade holder out of the machine, and firmly cut across a piece of scrap vinyl, you will be cutting. You should only be cutting the vinyl and barely a mark on wax paper backing, Adjust blade to get there, Then put the blade holder back in machine, and use the force of the machine to get there, same results, only cutting the vinyl and barely a mark in wax paper backing.  You should just barely see and feel the blade tip out of the blade holder. 

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appreciate the advice, but the blade height is set correctly.  this is my 2nd uscutter machine and been doing it a few years now.. plenty experienced with it, but haven't had this issue yet!

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