When using a manual saw, the user pulls the carriage through the material that is being cut. Operating a semi-automatic saw is different.  Adding an Electronic Powered Cross Feed to a saw allows it to work with the push of a button. The control panel is separate from the saw and sits on a tripod near the machine.  When the saw is upgraded to semi-automatic operation, the control panel includes: Arbor motor start/stop station E-stop Carriage forward and reverse buttons Variable speed adjustments On/Off lighted selector switch Customers frequently add Pneumatic Clamping, along with the Electronic Powered Cross Feed, to a saw purchase.  The pneumatic controls are mounted on the tripod stand when ordered with Pneumatic Clamping.