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CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES
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 push sticks as long as it is sturdy and long enough with no knots, checks or cracks. A length
of approximately 15.7 inches (400mm) is recommended with a notch that ts against the edge of the workpiece to prevent slipping.
It’s a good idea to have several push sticks of the same minimum length, 15.7 inches (400mm), with dierent size notches for dierent
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 workpiece while
also moving it through the blade.
FIGURE 51
To construct a push stick, refer to the layout see Figure 51.
FIGURE 52
USING THE MITER GAUGE
There are two miter gauge grooves. One on either side of the
blade. When making a 90º cross cut, use either groove. For
beveled cross cuts use the groove on right so that the blade is
tilted away from miter gauge and hands.
1. Loosen the miter gauge lock knob
A
. Rotate the gauge
until desired angle on scale is reached. Re-tighten lock
knob
A
.
See Figure 52.
NOTE: The miter gauge has index points at 90, 75, 60, 45, & 30
degrees both left and right.
A
1 3/4 Inch (44.5MM)
90°
20°-30°
3 3/8 Inch (85.7mm)
10 3/4 Inch (273mm)
1 1/16 Inch (27mm)
34 35
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