You need to cut some force, but I have a "problem" solved by asking the cutter on the ground and my body weight shifted to the handle when pressing down. So I managed to effortlessly cut through the boards. I've been using the device even - with due caution, of course - cut the corners of the radiator niche. Also it worked without any problems.
Although when cutting waste is produced (it is advisable to rub behind the cut edges before you laid the boards), but there will be no nuisance dust, which I think is very positive because of my sensitive mucous membranes. The laminate flooring has given me a lot of fun, and I would buy this laminate cutter at any time.