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Changing the 45 Degree Blade: CMC Z1, Z(9000z), 9000, 8500eSBT, 8500e, 8500, 8000, 8000RC and 8000+

  • The 45° metal black blade cartridge* is designed to cut 45° bevels on standard 4-ply matboard.

  • The 45° metal black blade cartridge is labeled 45° on the end.

  • Notes:

    • Your hardware may look different than the model pictured, but the process is still the same.

    • The 45° blade cartridge does not support blade depths above 16.

    • *Older systems may have a 45° plastic black blade cartridge.

  • Push the blade cartridge release down to eject the blade cartridge.

  • Remove the blade from blade cartridge.

  • Mind the sharp edge.

  • The blade cartridge displays a diagram of the blade orientation (shown in contrast). 

  • Place new blade into cartridge with the longest side to the right and the bevel face down, lining up the bottom hole of the blade over the pin in the cartridge.

  • The blade should fit snugly into the recess space provided for it.

  • NOTE: If there is any side-to-side movement of the blade in the blade cartridge, it is time to replace the blade cartridge.

  • Insert the blade cartridge into the Head with the blade facing toward the board and the notch on the back of the cartridge facing the Head.

  • It should click into place.

    • It can only be inserted one way.

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