Leon wrote:
Basically a right blade is for right handers and a left blade is for left
handers. The whole idea is so that you do not stand directly in line with
the spinning blade and so that the dust does not spray back in your face.

It's also good to have the bulk of the saw resting on the piece to be
cut, rather than the off-cut. Especially if you're only taking off an
inch or two.

JP