Originally Posted by
Michael Drew
I have the 79 and often think the 48 would have been a better choice - till I need the longer stroke.
Of all the things that frustrate me with this saw, at the top of the list is the on/off location. It's factory location is simply moronic. And because it's not the prima-dona "Felder" line, one has to figure out how to move it on their own. An aftermarket option for relocating the switch would be nice.
Michael, the on/off switch is also awkward on my SCM/Minimax SC3C, being on the end of the wagon support and sized such that "feeling for it" doesn't always result in the start needed with material loaded on the wagon. I will say it's slightly better than the S315WS I had in my old shop where the switches were on the front of the machine "under" the wagon and any material loaded...I sometimes needed to use a stick to turn in on! It must be a "thing" with these manufacturers...
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