1. Anti-Kickback Fingers
Radial Arm Saw
Overarm
On / Off Switch
Column
Yoke Handle
Table
Blade Guard
Elevating Handwheel
Fence
Anti-Kickback Fingers

2. About the Radial Arm Saw
The radial-arm saw is a versatile saw that can do a lot of things in your workshop
Good for fast, convenient and accurate crosscutting
Advantage of this saw is all cutting is done from the top, making layout lines clearly visible
Saw is never hidden beneath the wood
Mainly used for Crosscutting in our shop
Stock is held in a fixed position and the saw is moved in the same direction as its rotation
Size of the RAS is determined by the diameter of the blade
Common sizes are 10”, 12” and 14”

3. Check the stock for nails, screws, and loose knots before sawing.
Radial Arm Saw Safety
Check the stock for nails, screws, and loose knots before sawing.
Keep the work space around the saw free from scraps, sawdust, and oil or grease.

4. RAS Set-Up Safety Do not saw stock shorter than 12 inches
Place material to be cut on the saw table with the straightest edge against the fence.
Align the cutoff mark to the waste side with the saw blade.
Be sure all clamps and locking handles are properly tightened before operating the radial arm saw.

5. RAS Safety Positioning
Avoid awkward work positions; they could result in slips which may cause contact with the saw blade.
Always stand with your face and body to one side of the saw blade.
Establish a comfortable position prior to sawing.

6. RAS Operating Safety
Be sure the saw blade is not engaging the material, then start the saw and release the lock.
Allow the saw to reach full speed before starting a cut.
Pull saw slowly toward the operator; keep the arm stiff to prevent the saw from grabbing and lunging forward.

7. RAS Operating Safety Always pull the saw by the yolk handle.
Do not cross your arms to pull the saw.
If you hold the material on the right of the saw blade, pull the yolk with the left hand.
Most accidents happen when the arms are crossed.
Always pull the saw through the stock slowly to insure full control.
This saw tends to pull itself into the work and it may have to be held back on thick stock.

8. RAS Safety Finishing a Cut
After the cut is complete, return the saw to the rear of the table and then switch the power off
Always turn the power off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing stock, wood scraps or leaving the radial arm saw.

9. RAS Safety
Devote your undivided attention to the work being performed. Do not talk to others or be engaged in “horseplay” while using the radial arm saw.