New toy arrived, but how do I use it? Sigma 3C3M

[Paul Giovanni Raimondi]

An online video shows the handle being reversed before use on the 3C3M. Out of the box, the blue handle points towards the half round end of the base. The video suggests you remove the handle and reverse it so the blue handle faces the triangular end of the base.
Is this normal practice? It appears to work for a push handle but is it correct/necessary?
Any other tips for the Sigma push?

 

[Old Mod]

It’ll work either way, but standard is to push toward the pointy end

Some ex Rubi owners prefer to switch the handle around so that it resembles a standard Rubi cutter.

Sigma’s are simple and robust, nothing more to it.
Make sure you adjust height of rail to suit which ever thickness tile you are cutting.
There are diagrams in manual to show you how to gauge depth.

The only other important thing is, do not put any type of lubrication on the rail or handle. You NEVER need to lubricate it.
The only point of lubrication is the cutting wheel and the pivot of the drop down foot.
To clean cutting assembly, undo the rail finger nuts either end and remove the rail completely. It takes
2-3 minutes.
Next using 0000 steel wool, clean the rail gently.
Then using a clean folded cloth, pass it through the handle several times to keep it dust free.
Re-assemble.
It's that easy, and takes less than 10 minutes.
Never apply a lubricant, it will cause more trouble than it is worth.

 

[Paul Giovanni Raimondi]

Thank you. I haven't tried using it yet but it does seem logical to push the handle towards the fence/stop so that the tile cannot move. Not suggesting I will change it.
Are you saying to clean off the grease before I use it? I noticed there were a few overly greased spots elsewhere.
I looked through the somewhat busy instructions for height setting but wasn't sure if I'd found anything relevant,
Do you need to score from inside the tile first, and then pull back towards you as some advocate or does it work fine just scoring in one movement?

 

[Paul Giovanni Raimondi]

Found the height adjustment. On the 3C3M two marks beside the slot on the handle.

 

[Dumbo]

As with most cutters I would score the first inch or so back towards you then score away as normal .