How to Disassemble a Radial Arm Saw

Unplug the power cord of the radial arm saw from the electrical outlet before attempting to disassemble the saw. Remove the radial arm end cap by unfastening the screws using a Phillips-head screwdriver, and set the cap aside.

Slide the yoke and carriage assembly off the saw through the front of the arm, and set them out of the way. Unfasten the four long screws from the motor housing using the Phillips-head screwdriver and take the end covers off of the yoke assembly.

Unfasten the two screws that secure the top cover to the saw using the Phillips-head screwdriver, and remove the cover. Remove the three adjusting screws using the Allen wrench.

Loosen the screw that secures the scale marking piece using the Phillips screwdriver, and remove the scale. Unfasten the bolt that secures the bevel clamp with the Phillips-head screwdriver, and remove the bevel clamp.

Unscrew the tension adjuster mechanism and remove it. Loosen the king bolt in the center of the roller head using a flat-head screwdriver and remove the roller head.

Take the bearings off the roller head using an Allen wrench, and remove the Allen screws and nuts on the bottom of the column using the Allen wrench and an open-end wrench. Unfasten the three screws that hold the column key to the column using the Phillips-head screwdriver, and remove the nut that secures the column swing adjuster using an Allen wrench.

Slide the pin out of the adjusting arm, and take the arm off the saw. Pry the ends of the motor off with a flat-head screwdriver, and unfasten the four screws that secure the cover plate on the motor using the flat-head screwdriver.

Remove the column mount from the frame by unfastening the bolts in the back using a socket wrench, and the screws in the front using the flat-head screwdriver.