A push stick must be provided and be readily available when using a circular sawing machine.
State two functions of a push stick.
Sketch a suitable push stick; indicate a minimum size.
Functions
(1) To keep operators hands away from the saw blade while feeding timber (Regulations say last 300mm of the cut)
(2) Used to remove off cuts and pieces from around the saw blade, especially between the saw and the fence.
Push stick 450mm long and used for feeding timber saw over the last 300mm of the cut