Great news Pete! Here are a few tips to set up your saw. The cast iron table is kind of rough. Sand it down with some 220 grit sand paper on a sanding block with some WD40 as a lubricant. Once it's smooth, wipe it down with some mineral spirits to remove the WD40. Then give it a coat of paste wax like Johnson's paste wax. Make sure you use a wax that does not contain silicone.
You probably know not to install the hold down as it just gets in the way.
There is a guard mounted in front of the lower blade clamp. Remove it as it gets in the way when changing blades. Now that you have a saw with a lifting upper arm, try top feeding. It might take a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, you will love it!
