Porter-Cable RS830 instruction manual Constructing a Push Stick

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CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK

When ripping work less than 4 inches wide, a push stick should be used to complete the feed and could easily be made from scrap material by following the pattern shown in Fig. 82.

PUSH STICK

MAKE FROM 1/2" OR 3/4" WOOD OR THICKNESS LESS THAN WIDTH OF MAT’L. TO BE CUT

CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/4" WOOD

CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/2" WOOD

FROM SLIPPING

PREVENT HAND

NOTCH TO HELP

SQUARES1/2"

Fig. 83

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Contents Professional Radial Arm Saw General Safety Rules Additional Safety Rules for Radial ARM Saws Avoid Kickback byPower Connections Motor SpecificationsGrounding Instructions Qualified Electrician Check the ReceptacleChanging Voltage Extension CordsUnpacking and Cleaning Operating InstructionsRadial ARM SAW Parts Table Board Parts 811 912Legs to SAW Base AssemblyWrench Hook to SAW Base Disconnect Machine from Power Source Removing Blade and Blade Guard from SAWTable Supports Page HS a Disconnect Machine from Power Source Adjusting Checking SAW Blade Travel Square to FenceTable Board Clamps and Table Boards Page Checking and Adjusting SAW Blade Square To Table Removing Heeling in SAW Blade CUTAdjusting IN/OUT RIP Scale FJ aAssembling Blade and Blade Guard to Machine Tongue on Guard Seats Into Groove of CUTTING-HEADCutting Into Table Boards Fastening SAW to the FloorAdjusting Ball Bearings Against Track Locking Switch OFF PositionStarting and Stoping Radial ARM SAW Adjusting Tension on Elevating Column Changing Position of Track ARM Clamping HandleChanging Position of Yoke Clamp Handle Changing Position of Bevel Clamp HandleTable SURFACE, Raise Track ARM Positive Stop Yoke Index Adjusting Splitter and ANTI-KICKBACK FingersPositive Stop Bevel Index Explanation of Operating Controls CB KAuxiliary Table Board Facing OperationsCompound Miter Cutting RippingOUT-RIPPING IN-RIPPINGMaintenance Overload ProtectionPush Stick Constructing a Push StickPage Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance