Footblock Replacement Instructions: All Current CMC Models

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ECU/Driver Pack is turned off and the FrameShop/MatDesigner software is closed.

• Move the Head and the Gantry to the far right of the Board.

• Remove the Blade Cartridge.

• Loosen the three 1/8” Allen set screws holding the Footblock to the Head Motor Shaft.

• There is one screw on the top.

• There are two screws on the side.

• Carefully remove the original Footblock from the Head Motor Shaft, taking care not to lose the Plunge Bar that is inside of the Head Motor Shaft; it may fall out with the removal of the Footblock.

• Install the replacement Footblock, pushing up firmly to make sure the Footblock seats firmly onto the bottom of the Head Motor Shaft.

• Note: It is critical that the Footblock seat on the bottom of the Head Motor Shaft to maintain proper cutting depths.

• Loosely tighten the left then the right set screw on the side of the Footblock.

• Continue tightening in sequence until the Footblock is secure.

• Firmly tighten the 1/8” Allen set screws at the top of the Footblock.

• Loosen the two 1/8” Allen set screws holding the Footblock to the Head Motor Shaft.

• Note: Some Footblocks have three set screws and some have four (two on the sides, one on the top and one on the bottom).

• Carefully remove the original Footblock from the Head Motor Shaft, taking care not to lose the Plunge Bar that is inside of the Head Motor Shaft; it may fall out with the removal of the Footblock.

• Install the replacement Footblock, pushing up firmly to make sure the Footblock is firmly against the bottom of the motor shaft.

• Note: It is critical that the Footblock seat on the bottom of the Head Motor Shaft to maintain proper cutting depths.

• Loosely tighten the left then the right set screw on the side of the Footblock.

• Continue tightening in sequence until the Footblock is secure.

• Firmly tighten the 1/8” Allen set screws at the top of the Footblock and the bottom if there is a set screw there.

• Power up the computer and the ECU/Driver Pack.

• Open the FrameShop/MatDesigner software.

• Create a single layer 3x3 square opening and go to the Cut Preview Screen.

• On the CMC models 8000, 8500, and 8500e turn the Blade Depth Knob counter-clockwise until it stops.

• On the CMC model 9000, 9000z and Z1, turn the Blade Depth Knob clockwise until it stops.

• Turn the Blade Depth Knob to “1” on the dial.

• Insert the black 45° Blade Cartridge into the Footblock.

• Cut the mat and remove.

• If there is faint scoring on all sides of the 3x3 square, the calibration is complete.

• If scoring on the mat is not present, increase the dial in increments of 1 and repeat score test until scoring is present.

• If the scoring is too deep, reverse the process.

• Once the optimal depth is achieved, loosen the three 3/32” set screws (some models may only have two set screws) on the Blade Depth Knob and adjust the knob to “1”.

• Re-tighten the screws with the Blade Depth Knob set to “1”.

• Test additional standard cuts to ensure cut quality.