Model G4176 (Mfg. Since 8/97)
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position the power feeder on the table top to
determine where to drill your base mounting
holes, so you can maximize power feeder swing
and adjustment options.
there are thee mounting options available:
through bolt Mounting, Direct Mounting, and
Quick Holder Kit Mounting (discussed on Page
21). Choose an option that suits your require-
ments.
Whichever way you mount your power feeder,
you must be able to use the handcranks and lock
levers to position the rubber wheels parallel with
the table surface and
1
⁄
8
" lower than the thickness
of your workpiece.
also, you must be able to point the power feeder
slightly towards the machine fence (
see Figure
8). in other words, the tracking of the power feeder
must be toed-in approximately 1° to 1.5° degrees
toward the machine fence so the rubber wheels
slightly push the workpiece against the fence dur-
ing cutting operations.
if cutting long or large stock that is difficult to
feed properly, use a featherboard before the
powerfeeder (on the infeed side) to maintain even
pressure and control of the workpiece against the
fence.
base Mounting
Feed
Feed
Table Saw
Shaper
Cutter
Feed
Jointer
Cutterhead
Blade
Fence
Fence
Fence
4th-Roller
Models
Optional
Featherboard
Figure 8. typical power feed mounting on a shaper, jointer, and table saw.
