In article .com,
wrote:

Unvelievable, for safe handling of 4x8 sheets of 3/4. The saw ripped
them into 18" strips like it was cutting bacon with a sharp knife.

Yup. it's fun to take 1/2" strip off the length of a 4x8 sheet.
I have shoulders and a lower back which remind me on a rainy day that I
ran one of those for a living.
They're not that expensive when bought used. 3-5 K will get you one.

Saws like that ( http://tinyurl.com/8kfwf ) cut real nice, but you still
have to feed them sheets. G

Enough nostalgia. Yes, it is safe to buy a General 350. Damned nice saw.
I have used one. It would be my first choice for my next saw.