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.
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.