Crosscutting

• When crosscutting, or cutting across the grain, the saw head should be at the far end of the radial arm, behind the fence. The board is placed flat on the table and pushed up against the fence. Cutting the board occurs by grasping the handle on the saw head and pressing the paddle trigger to start the saw motor. Once the saw motor starts, the saw head is pulled toward the user and the saw blade cuts the board. After the cut is made, return the saw head to the original position before removing the boards.
  
  

Ripping

• To rip boards, or cut them along the grain, the saw head carriage needs to be turned so that the saw blade is parallel to the fence and locked in place so that it cannot move. Place the board to be ripped flat on the table with one edge pressed against the fence and slide the board into the saw blade. Continue pushing the board through the saw blade until it is completely ripped in two. Shut off the saw motor and remove the boards.