Delta 36-441B, 36-451X instruction manual Pushstick, 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. 78.

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PUSHSTICK	OR3/4	ORWOODTHICKNESS	THANLESSWIDTHOF TOMAT’L.BECUT	HELPTONOTCH HANDPREVENT SLIPPINGFROM
PUSHSTICK	FROMMAKE1/2	ORWOODTHICKNESS	THANLESSWIDTHOF TOMAT’L.BECUT	HELPTONOTCH HANDPREVENT SLIPPINGFROM
	"

OFFCUTHERETO	WOOD	HEREOFFCUT TO	WOOD	1/2
OFFCUTHERETO	PUSH1/4	HEREOFFCUT TO	PUSH1/2	1/2
	"		"	SQUARES
				"

Fig. 78

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Contents Contractor’s Saw Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines DefinitionsGeneral Safety Rules Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are DOING, Properly Support Long or Wide workpieces Additional Safety Rules for Contractor SAWGrounding Instructions Power ConnectionsMotor Specifications Volt Minimum Gauge Extension Cord Extension CordsForeword Unpacking and CleaningFunctional Description Unpacking and Cleaning Rear Leg Panel Assembling SAW to Stand SAW AssemblyAssembling SAW Stand Disconnect Machine from the Power Source Motor AssemblyAssembling Blade Tilting Handwheel Assembling Motor to Motor Mounting PlateAssembling Motor and Motor Mounting Plate to SAW Disconnect Machine from Power SourceTo Motor Mounting Plate Assembling Motor PULLEY, Belt Pulley GUARD, and Drive BeltIllustrates the motor cord connected to the switch assembly Connecting Motor Cord to Switch AssemblyAssembling Blade Guard Splitter Assembly Assembling and Aligning Blade Guard and Splitter AssemblyIf alignment is necessary, loosen the two screws Page Assembling Steel Extension Wing and Switch Model 36-441B Extension and Switch AssemblyAssembling Switch to Cast Iron Extension Wing Assembling Cast Iron ExtensionOperating Controls Fastening Stand to Supporting SurfaceAdjusting 90 Degree and 45 Degree Positive Stops Operation and AdjustmentsRaising and Lowering Blade Tilting the BladeBlade Alignment Adjusting Blade AlignmentChecking Blade Alignment Changing SAW Blade Backlash AdjustmentsAdjusting Blade Tilting Mechanism Miter Gage Operation and Adjustment Adjusting Table InsertCROSS-CUTTING Never USE the Fence AS a CUT-OFF Gage When CROSS-CUTTINGCommon Sawing Operations Constructing a Push Stick RippingUsing Moulding Cutterhead Accessory Moulding CutterheadUsing Dado Head Accessory Dado HeadConstructing a Featherboard Power Tool InstituteConstructing a Push Stick PushstickStorage MaintenanceDust Chute Repositioning Motor For StorageAccessories PARTS, Service or Warranty AssistanceCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers