Use and Care Manual

Model G4181/G7873 (Mfd. Since 12/13)
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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 two mounting options available:
Through Bolt Mounting and Direct Mounting
(discussed on Page 18). Choose an option that
suits your requirements.
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 approximately
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 9).
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 power
feeder (on the infeed side) to maintain even pres-
sure and control of the workpiece against the
fence.
Base Mounting
Figure 9. Typical power feed mounting on a shaper, jointer, and table saw.
Feed
Feed
Table SawShaper
Cutter
Feed
Jointer
Cutterhead
Blade
Fence Fence
Fence
4th-Roller
Models
Optional
Featherboard