Push Stick; Auxiliary Miter Gauge Facing - ShopMaster Delta S36-295 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. 28).
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. 29).
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 28
FIGURE 29