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8mm Max.
6.7 Pushsticks
Pushsticks (provided as standard with this machine) should always be used when making
any cut less than 300mm in length or when feeding the last 300mm of a longer cut, to
avoid working with hands close to the sawblade. The leading hand should never be closer
than is necessary to the front of the saw and hands should never be in line with the saw
blade. When a pushstick is used, the left hand should be moved to a position along the
plate of the saw, so that in the event of an unexpected movement of the workpiece, the
fingers will not be thrown against the teeth.
A pushstick should always be used to remove the cut piece from between the saw and
fence, unless the width of the cut piece exceeds 150mm.
A pushblock should be used when cutting small workpieces or in circumstances where it is
necessary to push the workpiece against the fence.
6.8 The Optional Rear Extension Table
If an assistant is employed at the rear of the machine to remove cut pieces the table
should be extended so the distance between the saw blade spindle and the rear edge of
the table is at least 1200mm. The assistant should always remain at the outfeed end of the
extension table and should not lean forward and put his hands near to the saw teeth.
1200mm
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