Radial Arm Saw

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Radial Arm Saw

• How to Make Cross Cuts Safely

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Objectives for Today

• Name the basic parts of the radial arm saw.
• List and Describe the safety rules of the radial
  arm saw.
• List the operations need to safely make a cross
  cut.

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Intro to The Radial Arm Saw

• Quick and Easy to Use
• Can come with a variety
• of options.
• Able to do a variety
• of cuts.

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Basic Parts of the Saw

• Blade
• Locking Mechanism
• Handle
• Guards
• Arm

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Safety Rules

• Always wear eye and ear protection.
• One person using the machine at one time.
• Remove loose clothing, and Jewelry.

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Safety Rules Cont.

• Keep Fingers and hands out of the red zone.
• Always hold the handle of the machine when using
  it.

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How to Make a Cross Cut

• STEP 1
• Make sure you have your safety equipment before
  you start.
• Also Check the machine.

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Making A Cross Cut

• STEP 2
• Make sure your hands are not in the red zone

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Making a Cross Cut

• Step 4
• Unlock the machine and turn on the power. Make
  sure your hands are positioned correctly.

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Making a Cross Cut

• Step 5
• Begin the cut, slowly bring the blade though,
  keeping in mind that the blade feeds faster than
  it can cut.

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The Process

• Watch this movie to see the process in action

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Review

• Parts of Radial Arm Saw
• Safety Rules
• Steps in Making a Cross Cut