Just be sure to adjust the bottom _ feeder wheel so it is centre to cutting wheel I had best results holding the cable on a 45degree angle downwards as it is fed into the cutter so the cable pressure into the feeder wheel pulls it through better. I did take off the black cable bracket at the front .. yes it_ 2020 and things are out are made for safety but the machine didn_ work as well if fed straight into the feeder pulley. I also lubricated all the threaded parts ( tension arm thread ) as very dry