How to Adjust the Return Reel on a Contractor Duty Radial Arm Saw

The Contractor Duty return reel adjustment video demonstrates how to adjust the carriage return mechanism on an Original Saw Company radial arm saw. Follow the demonstration alongside your saw’s owner’s manual.

Disconnect power before making adjustments. Follow the instructions in your saw’s owner’s manual.

Watch the Contractor Duty Return Reel Adjustment Video

Check Your Saw Model

This demonstration covers an Original Saw Company Contractor Duty radial arm saw. Before following adjustment instructions or ordering replacement parts, identify your saw’s series, model, and serial number. Look for the riveted identification tag on the front of the saw frame.

Do not assume the same adjustment procedure applies to other saw series or brands.

For model-specific instructions, visit our Saw Manuals page and locate the appropriate Contractor Duty manual.

Need Help with Your Return Reel?

If you are unsure whether your return reel needs adjustment or replacement, contact Original Saw Company with your saw’s model and serial number.

Call (800) 733-4063 or email customerservice@originalsaw.com.

For replacement-part information, see the Return Reel Kit for Contractor Duty Radial Arm Saw.