Jet Tools M-1791309, 720HD User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Heavy-Duty Mortiser

Model 720HD

WMH TOOL GROUP

This manual has been prepared f or the owner and operators of a P owermatic Model 720HD Morti ser. It s purpose, aside f rom machine oper ation, is to promot e safety using acc epted operati ng and maint enance procedures. To obtai n m axim um life and eff ici ency from your mortiser and t o aid i n usi ng it saf ely, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully.

Warranty and Service

WMH Tool Gr oup warrants ever y product it sell s. If one of our tools needs s ervice or repai r, one of our Authorized Repair St ations located throughout the United St ates can provide quick service or information.

In most cases, a WM H Tool Group Repair Station can as si st in authorizi ng r epair work, obtaini ng par ts, or perform routi ne or m ajor maintenance repair on your Powermatic product.

For the nam e of an A uthoriz ed Repair St ation in your area, pl ease call 1-800-274-6848, or v isit our web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com

More Information

Remember, WMH Tool Group i s consistently adding new products to the li ne. For complete, up-to-dat e product information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor, or visit our web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com

WMH Tool Group Warranty

WMH Tool Group makes every effort to assure that its produc ts meet high qualit y and durability standards and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from defects in mat erials and workmanship as foll ows: 1 YEA R LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or i ndirectly to misuse, abuse, negl igence or acc idents, norm al wear-and-tear , repair or alterati ons outside our f aciliti es, or to a lack of maintenanc e.

WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE, BEGINNING FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL WMH TOOL GROUP BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to an Authorized Repair Station designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an explanati on of the complaint m ust accompany the merchandi se. If our inspecti on discloses a defec t, we will either repair or replace the product at our discret i on, or refund t he purchase pri ce if we cannot readi l y and quickly provide a repai r or replac ement. We will return the repai red product or replacem ent at WMH Tool Group’s ex pense, but if it is determ ined there i s no defect, or that the def ect resulted f rom causes not within the scope of WMH Tool Group’s warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and returning t he product . This warranty gives you specifi c legal right s; you m ay also have ot her right s, which vary from state t o state.

WMH Tool Group sells through distribut ors only. Members of the WMH Tool Group reserve the right to effect at any time, wit hout prior notice, alter ations to parts, fittings and accessory equi pment, which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

Warranty and Servic e ..............................................................................................................................2

Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................3

Warning...................................................................................................................................................4

Introduction..............................................................................................................................................6

Specifications..........................................................................................................................................6

Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................7

Contents of the Shipping Container......................................................................................................7

Assembly.................................................................................................................................................8

Installing Handle...................................................................................................................................8

Installing Wood Table...........................................................................................................................8

Installing B ushing, Chisel and Auger.....................................................................................................9

Grounding Instructions............................................................................................................................. 9

Extension cords.................................................................................................................................. 10

Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................11

Squaring Table To Chisel...................................................................................................................11

Setting Table to Vertical Position........................................................................................................11

Table Removal and Stor age............................................................................................................... 11

Chuck Extension A daptor...................................................................................................................12

Depth Setting Rod ..............................................................................................................................12

Head Movement.................................................................................................................................12

Clamp.......................................................................................................................... ......................13

Stock Stop..........................................................................................................................................13

Setting Lateral Stops ..........................................................................................................................13

Chisel Parallel to Workpiece...............................................................................................................14

Lower Work Support...........................................................................................................................14

Re-setting the Head...........................................................................................................................14

Gib Adjustment................................................................................................................................... 14

Tool Stora g e......................................................................................................................................15

Operating Controls.................................................................................................................................15

Operation...............................................................................................................................................16

Sharpening Chisel and Auger.............................................................................................................17

Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................17

Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................18

720HD Heavy Duty Mortiser...............................................................................................................19

Parts List: 720HD Heavy Duty Mortiser...............................................................................................20

Electrical Connections ...........................................................................................................................23

Warning

1. Read and understand the entire owners manual befor e attempting assembly or operation.

2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Failur e to comply wit h

all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.

3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.

4. This mortiser is designed and i ntended f or use by properly trained and ex perienced per sonnel onl y. If

you are not f amiliar wit h the proper and safe operat ion of a mortiser, do not use unti l proper training and knowledge have been obtained.

5. Do not use this mor tiser f or other t han i ts i ntended use. If used f or other purposes, W MH T ool Group

disclaim s any real or i mplied warrant y and h olds itsel f harml ess from any injury t hat may r esult f rom that use.

6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this mortiser. Everyday eyeglasses

only have impact resi stant lenses; they are not safet y glasses.

7. Before operating this morti ser, remove tie, ri ngs, watches and other jewelry , and roll sl eeves up past

the elbows. Rem ove all l oose clothing and confine long hair . Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended. Do not wear gloves.

8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended peri ods of oper ation.

9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities

contain chemi cals known to cause cancer , bir th defects or other r eproductiv e harm . Some examples of these chemic als are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other masonry pr oduc ts.

• 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 oper ate this machine while tir ed or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any m edic ation.

11. Make certain the machine is proper ly grounded.

12. Make all machine adjustm ents or maintenance with the machine unplugged f rom the power source.

13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.

14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for maintenance

purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.

15. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving part s, binding of moving parts, br eakage of parts, mounting and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged shoul d be properly repaired or replaced.

16. Pr ovide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glar e, overhead lighting.

17. Keep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

18. Keep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.

19. Make your workshop child proof wi th padlocks, master switches or by remov ing starter keys.

20. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looking ar ound, carryi ng on a conversation and “ horse-play” ar e

careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.

21. Mai ntain a bal anced stance at al l tim es so that y ou do not f all or l ean agai nst the auger and chi sel or

other movi ng parts. Do not overreach or use excessiv e force to perform any machine operation.

22. Use the ri ght t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed rat e. Do not forc e a tool or att achment to do a job for

which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and safer.

23. Use recom mended accessories; improper accessories m ay be hazardous.

24. Maintain tools with care. Keep augers and chisels sharp and clean for the best and safest

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

25. Make sure t he work piece is securely clam ped against table and/or f ence. Never use your hand t o

hold the work piec e.

26. Do not turn on the power while the auger or chisel is cont ac ting a workpiece.

27. T urn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remov e c hips or debris — do

not use your hands.

28. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injur y c ould oc cur if the machine tips over.

29. Never leave t he machine runni ng unattended. Turn the power of f and do not leav e the mor tiser until

the auger comes to a complete stop.

30. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area befor e start ing the machine.

Familiarize you rself with the following safety no tices used in this manual:

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or

possible machine damage.

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly

even death.

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Introduction

This manual is provided by W MH Tool Group cov ering the safe oper ation and mai ntenance procedure s for a Model 720HD Heavy-Duty Mortiser. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, gener al oper ati ng procedur es, mai ntenance i nstructi ons and parts breakdo wn. Thi s mac hine has been designed and con structed t o provide year s of troubl e free operation if used in accordance wi th instructi ons set forth i n this manual . If there are any questions or comm ents, please contact either your local supplier or WMH Tool Group. WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site: www.wmhtoolgroup.com.

Specifications

Model Number................................................................................................................................720HD

Stock Number.............................................................................................................................. 1791309

Chuck Capacity (in.)..............................................................................................................................1/2

Spindle Taper...................................................................................................................................JT33

Bushing Inside Diameter (in.)..........................................................................................3/4, 5/8 and 1-1/8

Chisel Stroke (in.)..............................................................................................................................6-1/8

Maximum Chisel Travel (in.):

Side to Side....................................................................................................................................9-1/8

Front to Back..................................................................................................................................3-3/8

Table Size (L x W)(in.).........................................................................................................14-5/8 x 7-1/ 8

Maximum Workpi ec e Height – wit hout Table (in.)...................................................................................46

Maximum Workpiece Height – with Table (in.)..................................................................................11-1/2

Clamp Surface (L x W)(in.)...........................................................................................................8 x 2-3/4

Table Tilt (deg.) ..................................................................................................................90 left, 45 right

Fence Size (L x W)(in.)...................................................................................................... 20-1/2 x 11-3/4

Base Size (L x W)(in.)........................................................................................................ 25-1/2 x 21-1/2

Overall Height (in.).................................................................................................................................80

Motor........................................................................................................... TEFC, 1.5HP, 1Ph, 230V only

Motor Speed (RPM)..........................................................................................................................1,720

Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs.).....................................................................................................575

Approximate Net Weight (lbs.) .............................................................................................................490

The above specifications were current at the time this manual was publi shed, but because of our policy of continuous im provement, WMH Tool Group reserv es the right to change specif ications at any tim e and without pri or notic e, without incurring obligations.

Unpacking

Remove all c rating and pl astic from ar ound the Mortiser. Check f or shipping dam age; report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the Mortiser is assembled and running properly.

Open the cabinet rear door and remove any boxes and accessory items. Compar e these with the following part s list to mak e sure all parts are intact. Mi ssing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor. Read the instruction manual thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and safety instructions.

Contents of the Shipp ing Container

1 Mortiser 1 Handle 1 Chisel and Auger set – 3/ 4” 1 Chisel and Auger set - 1” 3 Bushings - 5/8”, 3/ 4” and 1- 1/8” I.D.

(NOTE: The 5/8” bushing i s al r eady installed

on the mortiser) 3 Combinati on Wr enc hes: 12- 14, 17-19, 22-24 4 Hex (Allen) Wrenc hes: 3, 4, 5 and 6mm 1 Chuck Key 1 Chuck Extension A daptor 1 Wood Table 2 Phillips Flat Head Scr ews, M6 x 20L 1 Reversibl e (Cross Point/Flat Head)

Screwdriver 1 Owner's Manual 1 Warranty Card

Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set-up

or operation! Failure t o co mpl y may cause seri ou s injury.

Assembly

Tools required for assembly

forklift or hoist with straps/slings 14mm wrench (provided) 4 and 6mm hex wrenches (provided)

1. Remove the four screws that secure the Mortiser to the wood pallet, using a 14mm wrench.

2. With a forklift or hoist, lift the machine off the pallet and into its desired location.

3. The Mortiser should be located in a dry area, on a sturdy, level floor, and with sufficient lighting. Leave plenty of space around the machine for operations and routine maintenance work.

4. If desired, the Mortiser can be further stabilized by securing it to the floor, using lag screws through the four holes in the base.

The mortiser should be

disconnected f rom the power source during assembly procedures.

5. Unpai nted areas of the machine have been treated with a r ust prev entative. This should be removed with a soft cloth and a mild solvent. Do not use paint thinner, lacquer thinner, gasoline or miner al spirits; these will damage paint ed surfaces and pl astic par ts. Do not use an abrasive pad.

Installing Handle

1. Use a 4mm hex wrench to remove the screw, washer and spring from the shaft (Figure 1).

2. Mount the hub of the handl e onto the shaf t as shown. Make sure the hub slides all the way onto the shaft.

3. Re-install spring, washer and screw. T ighten screw.

Installing Wood Table

1. To install the wood table, first remove the right hand screw at the right of the clamp (Figure 2), with a 6mm hex wrench, and loosen the left hand screw from beneath. Pivot the clam p out of the way.

2. Mount the wood table with two flat head screws as shown.

3. Re-position t he clamp and install the screw.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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