I actually had to look up that saw. Never noticed it before. I did see hat it has dust collection. I would check reviews. Maybe someone here can give you some better information. Before I got my EX 21, I had a Dewalt. It was a great saw.
This is from the Fall 2017 issue of SSWW. I cut it this past weekend. Then I had to find a base. That always takes a bit of time, I stash unusual pieces I find in other woodworking garbage. Mostly pieces to bad for furniture builders.
The eagle s cherry, the base is oak.
It has always made sense to put the blade in the top first. The blade can hang down from the bottom clamp without problem, it cannot, however, be longer going over the top clamp