Powermatic 701, Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Fence and Clamp
Referring to Figure 13:
The 701 Mortiser is equipped with a
forward/backward movement adjustable
fence (B)
and hold-down clamp (F, K, L) for securing the
workpiece during mortising operations.
Fence Adjustment
To adjust the fence (B) forward or backward:
1. Loosen two clamps (A) that lock the fence .
2. Turn the knob (C) and adjust the fence (B)
forward or backward (D) to the desired
position.
3. Lock the clamps (A).
Hold-down Clamp
There are two ways that the hold-down clamp can
be used. Both options are described below.
Option One – workpiece securely clamped to the
table. If multiple mortises are needed, this will
require the clamp to be loosened, workpiece
moved, and clamp secured again.
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) under the
prongs of the clamp (F) (see Note below) and
against the fence .
3. Tighten the clamp lock knob (H) until the
workpiece is secured.
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 rest on
the workpiece, but do not press against the
workpiece.
4. Tighten the clamp position lock knob (G).
This will constrain the workpiece and prevent it
from being lifted when the chisel is raised, yet
still allow the workpiece to be repositioned by
hand. However, the operator will still need to
hold the workpiece in position against the
fence.
Figure 13
The following step is an option which will hold the
workpiece securely against the fence yet still allow
operator to repositioning by hand.
5. Loosen the roller guides lock knobs (K).
6. Press the tabs (L) to secure the workpiece
between the wheels (M) and fence (B).
7. Tighten the lock knobs (K).
Note: If needed, the hold-down clamp can be
reversed (K, L) to accommodate a wide range of
wood thicknesses.