South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd. Since 3/21
Model SB1119/SB1120
-29-
O P E R A T I O N
7.
Tighten cap screw with hex wrench while
holding spindle stationary with spindle
wrench (see Figure 37).
Figure
Figure 37. Tightening spindle cap screw.
. Tightening spindle cap screw.
8.
Lower spindle to desired height and adjust
cutter guard for operation.
!
Using Push Sticks
When used correctly, push sticks reduce the
risk of injury by keeping hands away from the
cutter. In the event of an accident, a push stick
can absorb damage that would have otherwise
happened to hands or fingers. Use push sticks
whenever your hands will get within 12" of the
cutter. To make your own push sticks, refer to
Making Push Sticks on Page 42. To maintain
control when shaping large workpieces, start by
feeding with your hands then use push sticks to
finish the operation, so your hands are not on
the end of the workpiece as it passes through the
cutter.
Figure
Figure 38. Side view of push stick in use.
. Side view of push stick in use.
Supporting: A second push stick can be used
to keep the workpiece firmly against the fence
while cutting (see Figure 39). When using
this method, only apply pressure against the
fence before the cutter; otherwise, pushing the
workpiece against or behind the cutter will
increase the risk of kickback (see "Supporting
Push Stick Prohibition Zone" in Figure 39).
Feeding: Place the notched end of the push stick
against the end of the workpiece (see Figure
38), and move the workpiece into the cutter with
steady downward and forward pressure.
Supporting
Push Stick
Prohibition
Zone
Push Stick
Push Stick
Supporting
Feeding
Figure
Figure 39. Supporting with second push stick.
. Supporting with second push stick.