Push Stick; Auxiliary Miter Gauge Facing - ShopMaster DELTA S36-300 Guide D'utilisation

PUSH STICK

In order to operate your table saw safely, you must use a
push stick whenever the size or shape of the workpiece
would otherwise cause your hands to be within 6-inches
(152mm) of the saw blade or other cutter. A push stick is
included with this saw.
No special wood is needed to make additional pushsticks
as long as it is sturdy and long enough with no knots,
checks or cracks. A length of approximately 16 inches
(400mm) is recommended with a notch that fits against the
edge of the workpiece to prevent slipping. It's a good idea
to have several push sticks of the same minimum length,
16 inches (400mm), with different size notches for different
workpiece thicknesses.
The shape can vary to suit your own needs as long as
it performs its intended function of keeping your hands
away from the blade. Angling the notch so the push stick
can be held at a 20 to 30-degree angle from the saw's
table will help you to hold down the workplace while also
moving the saw.
To construct a push stick, use layout in Fig. 27.
AUXILIARY MITER GAUGE
FACING
An auxiliary miter gauge facing is used to increase the
surface area of the miter gauge face.
If desired, you can fit the miter gauge with an auxiliary
wood facing that should be at least 1-inch (25mm) higher
than the maximum depth of cut, and at least as wide as
the miter gauge.
This auxiliary wood facing can be fastened to the front of
the miter gauge by using (2) M6 or 1/4-20 flat head screws
and nuts, placing the nuts into the slots provided in the
face of the miter gauge body (Fig. 28).
Make sure the screws are long enough to secure the
facing.
Flat head must be recessed into face of
board.
CUTTING AIDS AND
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FIGURE 27
FIGURE 28