How Do You Use Radial Arm Saws?
Proper use of a radial arm saw, keeping safety foremost in mind, will lead to the satisfaction of keeping the user’s fingers and eyes intact while producing clean and accurate cuts needed in the completion of woodshop projects. Make sure saw is free from debris including wood pieces and sawdust. Sweep or blow off the saw if necessary. Before turning saw on, make sure all parts of the saw are in good working order. Check for a sharp blade, intact fence, easy sliding safety guards, and make certain the saw will slide out to its full extension with a freely turning blade that does not contact any portion of the work table or fence. Check to be sure there is adequate room around the saw area allowing safe, unhindered operation. Be sure to check that all adjustment knobs are tightly locked into the desired positions. For most saws this means firmly hand-tightened. Only use wrenches or other leveraging tools to tighten adjustment knobs on saws designed to use such devices. Be aware of the sa
