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1) How does the yoke pivot (for ripping) work? There is a large chrome
lever, but moving that doesn't free it up. Is there something else, or
is
it just stuck. I don't plan on ever ripping on it, but would like to
know
how to.

2) There is a rod coming out of the left side, going up past the arm,
with a
plastic knob on the end of it. Turning it doesn't seem to do anything.
What is that for?

Same answer for both questions. After you move the chrome lever (called
the Yoke Clamp), pull UP on the mystery knob. It will latch back into
place for in-rip and out-rip positions of the carriage.

3) The table is partially missing, so I guess I will have to make a
fence.
I really only want it to do cross cuts. Any advice on making a fence for
that? (assume I know absolutely nothing about RASs.

Do you have both of the clamps? These are basically thumb screws which
clamp the fence (along with some filler pieces) to the fixed table. I
have the same saw with all of the original parts. The fence is nothing
more than a straight piece of 1x2 clamped against the table. Once you
see how this goes, you'll quickly see several ways to improve the fence
to your liking.

4) In researching this, I found the darn thing has been recalled! It
cannot
be fixed, so Emerson will take the saw part back and send me $100. That
would give me a $15 profit, but I kinda wanted the saw and it seems to
work
fine. Since I don't plan on ever ripping with it(that is what the recall
was for) the defect doesn't seem to matter. Should I take the $15 and
look
for another? Is whats left after sending the saw part back of any use,
or
is it just scrap then?

Don't bother with the recall. That's a nice saw and it's as safe as any
RAS for crosscutting if it's used properly. I've ripped on this saw and
it's not a scary operation, but it's not nearly as easy as a tablesaw.
If you have the space, it's real damn handy to have the RAS always
waiting around for a perfect 90 degree crosscut. I even move mine for
miters and back to 90 with decent results, but I'll admit that my work
of late does not require absolute perfection. It just saves time if I
don't have to change a setup on the table saw for a simple crosscut.

The model number is 113.29440. Go to http://www3.sears.com/ and you can
still order parts for it. The exploded view will help you figure out
the fence and table. You can probably order the manual as well or
download it from the OWWM site. If not, I'll mail you a copy. It has
detailed instructions on adjustment etc.

That did it, thanks. Emerson will send me a manual.