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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Deluxe Bench-top Mortiser

Model: 701

WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.

427 New Sanford Road

LaVergne, Tennessee 37086

Part No. M-1791310

Ph.: 800-274-6848

Revision B1 02/2012

www.powermatic.com

Summary of Contents for 701

Page 1: ...nual Deluxe Bench top Mortiser Model 701 WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Part No M 1791310 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision B1 02 2012 www powermatic com Copyright 2012 Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc ...

Page 2: ...mination postage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price at our option We will return the repaired product or repl...

Page 3: ...der 11 Diamond Sharpening Cone 11 Electrical 11 115V 230V Operation 11 Power Connection 11 Grounding Instructions 12 Operating Controls 12 Start Stop Switch 12 Adjustments 12 Depth Stop Adjustment 12 Chisel Parallel to Workpiece 13 Fence and Clamp 14 Fence Adjustment 14 Hold down Clamp 14 Operation 15 Rotating Column 15 Maintenance 16 General 16 Sharpening Chisel and Auger 16 Auger 16 Chisel 16 Ha...

Page 4: ...y products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 10 Do not operate this machine while tired or under ...

Page 5: ...arp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 27 Make sure the work piece is securely attached or clamped to the table Never use your hand to hold the work piece 28 Turn off the machine before cleaning Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris do not use your hands 29 Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occ...

Page 6: ...cal supplier or Walter Meier Walter Meier can also be reached at our web site www waltermeier com Specifications Model No 701 Stock No 1791310 Chisel shank capacity maximum 3 4 Chuck capacity maximum 1 2 Chisel stroke maximum 5 1 2 Chisel center to fence distance 4 3 8 Bushing sizes provided 5 8 3 4 Fence size 12 1 2 x 2 5 8 Base size 16 5 16 x 13 3 4 Capacity under hold down 5 Spindle speed 1725 ...

Page 7: ...on Adaptor B 1 ea Chuck Key C 1 ea Operating Handle D Assembly Do not connect the machine to power source until completely assembled Read and understand the entire manual Gib Screws The Powermatic Model 701 Deluxe Bench top Mortiser is packaged with the head locked to prevent movement during shipment and is in the down position Referring to Figure 1 1 Using a 10mm wrench loosen three lock nuts 2 W...

Page 8: ...art of the handle away from the mortiser allowing it to clear the switch box during operation Note If handle is mounted on the right side also position the handle so the upper portion is away from the mortiser Note The handle assembly is spring loaded permitting the operating handle to be repositioned by pulling out the hub H and repositioning it in 36º increments ten positions total on the pinion...

Page 9: ... short shank proceed to Installing the Chuck Extension section Installing the Chuck Extension Referring to Figure 4 remove the chuck from the motor shaft as follows 1 Open door A 2 Unscrew and remove the chuck B from the motor shaft C using a 12mm wrench placed on the flat indents of the shaft C and the chuck key in the chuck B 3 Thread the chuck extension D onto the motor shaft C 4 Tighten using ...

Page 10: ... only For chisels greater than 1 2 use both spacers Chisels are extremely sharp Use extreme care when handling to prevent personal injury 7 Insert the auger K into the chisel L Then insert the assembly through the bushing E Using gloves or a block of wood press up on the auger as far as it will go The shank should slide into the opening in the bottom of the chuck M 8 Using the chuck key tighten th...

Page 11: ...r A which needs to be raised to access Electrical 115V 230V Operation The Powermatic 701 Mortiser comes pre wired from the factory to operate at 115V The motor can be rewired to operate at 230V see Wiring Diagram which will also require a 230V plug and electrical outlet If unsure consult a qualified electrician Power Connection Do not operate this machine in damp locations A separate electrical ci...

Page 12: ...ust be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box Operating Controls Start Stop Switch Referring to Figure 10 The Start Stop switch is located to the left of the motor Flip the switch out to start flip in to stop The yellow insert is a switch lock which prevents the mortiser from being started when removed Adjustments Depth Stop Adjustment Referring to Figure 11 A depth...

Page 13: ... necessary 3 With the operating handle G bring the head down until the chisel points are almost at the table level 4 Bring the fence B forward with the adjust knob C until the front edge of the workpiece D rests against the back surface of the chisel F but do not force 5 Loosen the chisel lock handle H This will allow the chisel to rotate Further adjust the chisel by hand if needed 6 Tighten the l...

Page 14: ...cured Option two workpiece partially clamped If multiple mortises are needed the workpiece can be moved by hand without repetitively loosening and tightening the clamp To clamp the workpiece 1 Loosen the clamp lock knob H and clamp position lock knob G 2 Place the workpiece on the table E see Note below under the prongs of the clamp F and against the fence B 3 Bring the clamp down so the prongs re...

Page 15: ...the slot in the chisel is releasing chips into the already cut part of the workpiece Figure 14 Do not have the chisel slot against the blind end of the mortise as the chips will not be able to clear the chisel This can cause overheating and possible breakage of chisel or auger When cutting deep mortises make the cut in several stages of approximately 1 each to allow chips to clear To prevent break...

Page 16: ...fficult to sharpen they should be replaced Auger Sharpen the auger by using a small smooth file following the original shape of the auger File the inside edge of the spur the sides of the brad point and the cutting edge inwards toward the flute of the auger Figure 16 Do not file the outside edge of the spur as this will affect the diameter of the auger Chisel Referring to Figure 17 Sharpen the chi...

Page 17: ...Gear 1 26 701 126 Shaft 1 27 701 127 Key 5x5x12 2 28 701 128 Ext Retaining Ring S 15 2 29 701 118 Roll Pin M4x25 2 30 701 130 Knob 2 31 701 131 Depth Stop 1 32 TS 1550061 Flat Washer M8 5 33 701 133 Locking Handle 1 34 TS 1551061 Lock Washer M8 4 35 TS 1504061 Socket Head Cap Screw M8x30 4 36 701 136 Column 1 37 TS 1523021 Set Screw M6x8 1 38 TS 1502031 Socket Head Cap Screw M5x12 2 39 701 139 Too...

Page 18: ...n 200MFD 125VAC 1 701 164D Running Capacitor not shown 30µF 250VAC 1 65 701 165 Switch Box 1 66 TS 081C052 Pan Head Screw 10 24x3 4 2 67 701 167 Strain Relief 1 68 701 168 Power Cord 1 69 701 169 On Off Switch 1 70 701 170 Chuck 1 2 1 71 6294204 Chuck Key 1 72 701 172 Locking Handle 1 73 701 173 Bushing Spacer 2 74 701 174 Wave Washer M5 1 75 TS 1502051 Socket Head Cap Screw M5x20 1 76 701 176 Bus...

Page 19: ...19 Assembly Drawing Patent No 7 509 984 ...

Page 20: ...o order replacement parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www powermatic com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne Tennessee 37086 Phone 800 274 6848 www powermatic com...

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