Once you have set the arm height,
turn the machine on, and wait until the blade gets up to
speed, about 3 seconds.
Gently guide the wood through the
blade, being very slow and deliberate in your use of the
saw.
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Don't force sharp curves. If the blade
begins to bind, turn off the machine, remove the piece,
then start again.
Note here Ben is wearing safety
goggles. The machine does produce a lot of sawdust, so
eye protection is important.