Delta 36-L336 Instruction Manual page 32

If you are using the DELTA Power Equipment Corporation
®
accessory featherboard, the one on the table (V) Fig. 76
can be inserted and tightened against the appropriate miter
slot. If you use a featherboard on top (not shown) it can be
screwed into a board that is clamped to the fence. Be sure
all featherboards are tightly fastened before operations.
CONSTRUCTING AND USING
A PUSH STICK
FIG. 78
In order to operate your table saw safely you must use
a push stick (Fig. 78) whenever the size or shape of
the workpiece would cause your hands to be within 6"
(152 mm) of the saw blade or other cutter (Fig. 79). A
push stick is included with this saw.
No special wood is needed to make additional push-sticks
as long as it's sturdy and long enough. A length of 10.25"
(260 mm) 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 length with
different size notches for different workpiece thicknesses.
See the end of the English section for a pattern to make
additional push sticks. 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.
FIG. 79
Additional Information on table saw safety, including
a table saw safety video, is available from the
following:
POWER TOOL INSTITUTE
1300 Sumner Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2851
www.powertoolinstitute.com
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