DeWalt 37-380 instruction manual Pushstick, Constructing a Push Stick

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CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK

Narrow pieces of stock that are close to 10 inch minimum length should be handled with a push stick and push block. The Fig. below is a pattern for a push stick.

PUSHSTICK	MAKEFROM1/2"OR3/4" WOODORTHICKNESS LESSTHANWIDTHOF MAT’L.TOBECUT		NOTCHTOHELP PREVENTHAND FROMSLIPPING
	CUTOFFHERETO PUSH1/4"WOOD	CUTOFFHERETO PUSH1/2"WOOD	1/2"SQUARES

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Contents Professional Jointer Safety Guidelines Definitions Important Safety InstructionsStay ALERT, Watch What YOU are Doing Additional Safety Rules For Jointers Failure to Follow These Rules MAY Result in Serious InjuryPower Connections Unpacking and Cleaning Extension CordsJointer Parts Assembly Jointer to StandAssembling Infeed Table Adjustment Handle Adjusting Belt Tension Assembling Motor PulleyAssembling Belt and Aligning Pulleys Assembling Cutterhead Pulley GUARD/ Carriage BracketAssembling Fence Carriage Assembly Assembling FenceAssembling Cutterhead Guard Assembling Switch and Mounting Bracket Assembling Dust ChuteOperating Controls and Adjustments Locking Switch OFF PositionInfeed Table Adjustments Starting and Stopping JointerOutfeed Table Adjustments S C O N N E C T M a C H I N E F R O M Power SourceInfeed Table Positive Stops Knife Adjustments Adjusting Table Gibs Adjusting Fence Positive Stops Fence OperationREMOVING, REPLACING, and Resetting Knives Rotate screw R until you are certain the fenceReplace cutterhead guard Placement of Hands During Feeding Operation Jointing AN Edge Never Pass Hands Directly Over the CutterheadSurfacing BevelingTaper Cuts Cutting a RabbetMaintenance and Repairs Surfacing Warped PiecesSurfacing Short Or Thin Work Direction of GrainPushstick Constructing a Push StickPage Page Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty AssistanceCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers

CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK

PUSHSTICK