Pull the Vacuum Gate Button to raise the mat alignment pins on the cutting surface.
Lay the matboard to be cut against the alignment pins.
Take care to NOT hit the Cut Button while the alignment pins are still activated on the cutting surface, as they will damage the footblock when it tries to cut.
Pull the Vacuum Gate Button to Raise the Mat Alignment Pins on the Cutting Surface.
When you are ready to cut, press the Vaccum Gate Button in before pressing the Cut button to retract the alignment pins behind the cutting surface.