1. Place the motor and yoke fully back against the column so the blade does not feed itself across your material.
2. You should not cross cut a board that is less than 6 inches long.
3. A light steady pull is used for cutting. Do not force the cut or you will jam the machine.
While cutting, hold the handle firmly so the saw will not try to climb onto the stock.
4. Use a slow and firm pull when using dado blades or they will feed themselves into the wood.
5. The radial arm saw should be used only for cutting across the width of the board. Any other cutting operation must be approved and supervised by the instructor.
6. Keep your hands from getting into the path of the blade. Your hands should be 4 or more inches away from the path of the blade.
7. Keep all stock firmly against the fence to prevent the material from being thrown back.
8. The dust spout should be directed away from the operator.
9. Each turn of the elevating handle lifts or lowers the blade 1/8 inch.
10. Raise the blade a minimum of 3 inches above the table before setting the angle of the blade for making bevel cuts. You must receive instructor’s approval before you start this operation.
11. Do not cut round stock on the radial arm saw. Round stock may slip and roll into the blade, jamming the machine.
12. Any operation which requires a special set-up must be approved by the instructor prior to the start of the operation.
13. Safety guards must be in good working condition and used at all times in order to prevent serious injury to the operator
Always wear approved eye protection while operating radial arm saw.
