Installed it recsll summer in a couple of hours. It was and is a good solid saw that never gave me any problems once I tuned radial arm saw recall kit 30 up. Post by -MIKE- I don't know, man, but if you're into woodworking and making jigs and whatnot, then you probably already process the skills and mental fortitude to get one of these things all trued up. The RAS is set up on the workbench, ready to use at all times with dedicated dust collection in the hood and saa the fence. Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.

The best part is it comes with a new 1" thick table top. Definitely worth doing. Post by dss James, Here's the link I used. Called Emerson at and had them run the model and serial number. Sure enough, they sent me the retrofit kit which includes the new table parts. If they haven't accounted for all of the saws affected, they have to honor your request.

Sears will try and tell you the recall has ended, but it hasn't. I called them about a month ago and my retrofit kit got here yesterday and I've already gotten it installed. I have an electronic model and I wasn't about to disable a perfectly good saw. Just some info for all you other woodworkers out there. Scott Lurndal. How do I go about getting the upgrade kit. Post by Scott Lurndal How do I go about getting the upgrade kit. John McGaw. Martin Eastburn. This is not very good for Sears, I can't get up grade for my saw.

Unquestionably Confused. Post by Unquestionably Confused Then you'd have a kit available to sell. Face it, RAS popularity is definitely waned.

Just sayin'. Screw that! It was and is a good solid saw that never gave me any problems once I tuned it up.

I can rip a 10' 1x or 2x using a good Freud rip blade and come away with an edge that appears to have been run through a jointer. If you used the anti-kickback devices on the original as intended and know what you're doing you'll have no problems. This whole thing comes about with the government and lawyers as usual looking to design safety devices to accommodate morons at the expense of the rest of us. Post by Unquestionably Confused When I am king!

I have a table saw with a sled, a really good compound miter saw, and a radial arm saw. The RAS is set up on the workbench, ready to use at all times with dedicated dust collection in the hood and behind the fence.

It's my "go-to" saw for quick, perfectly square, clean cuts on any length stock up to almost 16" wide and wider with a simply flip of the piece. I would not want to be without it because of how convenient it is in my shop, how great it cuts, and how it leaves virtually no saw dust in the air.

Post by -MIKE- I don't know, man, but if you're into woodworking and making jigs and whatnot, then you probably already process the skills and mental fortitude to get one of these things all trued up. I spent a good day taking mine apart, cleaning and greasing the parts, putting the new recall parts on and getting everything square, parallel, and true.

After that it was in better shape than new. Consumers should check with recalling firms for further details. It is important to remember that CPSC and recalling firms urge consumers not to use recalled products. Note: The remedy has changed as of July 23, , and is different than the remedy described below.

Louis, Mo. These radial arm saws were sold without a guard that covers the entire blade. Consumers have come into contact with the blade or have been hit by pieces of wood kicked back by the saws, resulting in severe injuries. CPSC and Emerson have received about reports of injuries while using these saws. Injuries include hand and finger amputations; lacerated hands, arms and fingers; fractured hands and fingers; and facial injuries. Consumers must contact Emerson to arrange for a return of their saw carriage at no charge to the consumer.

Consumers should have the model and serial numbers of their saw available when they call the toll-free number or visit the website. Sears stores and catalogs sold the 8-, 9- and inch saws from through The 8?

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