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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Deluxe Bench-top Mortiser

Model: 701

WALTER M EIE R (Manufac turing) Inc.

Warranty and Service

Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located t hroughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of t hese W alter Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your POWERMATIC

MORE INFORMATION

Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local Walter Meier distributor, or visit powermatic.com.

WARRANTY

POWERMATIC products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product.

tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6848.

WHAT IS COVERED?

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools, abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.

WHO IS COVERED?

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.

WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?

The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industri al or educational purposes. Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial, industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.

HOW TO GE T SERVICE

The product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, t o 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 dat e 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 replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will, at your direction, dispose of or return the product. In the event you choose t o have the product returned, you w ill be responsible for the handling and shi ppi ng cost s of the return.

HOW STATE LAW APPLIES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY

WALTER MEIER (MANUFACTURING) INC., LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. 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. WALTER MEIER SHALL IN NO EVENT 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.

Walter Meier sells through distributors only. The specifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as general inf ormation and are not bindi ng. Members of Walter M eier reserve the right to eff ect at any time, without prior notice, those alterat ions to parts, fit tings, and accessory equipm ent which they m ay deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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

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

Warnings ................................................................................................................................................. 4

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

Specifica tions .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Unpac king ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Contents of the Mortiser Carton ............................................................................................................ 7

Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Gib Screw s .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Operating Handle ................................................................................................................................. 8

Gib Adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 8

Overview – Chuck Ext ensi on ................................................................................................................ 9

Installing the Chuck Extension.............................................................................................................. 9

Installing Chisel and Auger ................................................................................................................. 10

Securing Mortiser to Work Bench ....................................................................................................... 11

Tool Holder ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Diamond Sharpeni ng Cone ................................................................................................................ 11

Electrical ............................................................................................................................................... 11

115V/230V Operati on ......................................................................................................................... 11

Power Connection .............................................................................................................................. 11

Grounding Instr uc tions ....................................................................................................................... 12

Operating Controls ................................................................................................................................ 12

Start/Stop Switch ............................................................................................................................... 1 2

Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 1 2

Depth Stop Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 12

Chisel Parall el to W orkpiece ............................................................................................................... 13

Fence and Clamp ............................................................................................................................... 14

Fence Adjustm ent ........................................................................................................................... 14

Hold-down Clamp ........................................................................................................................... 1 4

Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 1 5

Rotating Column ................................................................................................................................ 15

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 16

General .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Sharpening Chisel and A uger ............................................................................................................. 16

Auger ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Chisel ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Handle Position Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 12

Lubrication............................................................................................................................................. 16

Parts List ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Assembly Drawing ................................................................................................................................. 19

Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 20

Ordering Replacement Parts.................................................................................................................. 20

Warnings

1. Read and understand the entire owner's manual bef or e att em pting 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

any of these warnings may c ause serious 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 trai ned and experi enced personnel 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 t raining and knowledge have been obtained.

5. Do not use this mortiser f or other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, W alter Meier

(Manufactur ing) Inc., di sclaims any real or implied warranty and hol ds itself harmless from any injur y that may result from 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 safety glasses.

7. Before operating this morti ser, remove tie, rings, watc hes and other jewelry, and roll sleev es 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 , birt h defects or other repr oductiv e harm. Some examples of these chemic als are:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Crystalline sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry 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 operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of drugs, al c ohol or any m edic ation.

11. M ak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.

12. M ak e c er tain the machine is properly grounded.

13. M ak e all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged f r om the power source.

14. 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.

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

purposes, use ext r eme caution and replace the guards imm ediately.

16. M ak e sure t he m or tiser is firmly secured to the fl oor or bench bef or e use.

17. 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, break age 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 should be properly repaired or replaced.

18. P r ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work area and non-glare, ov er head lighting.

19. K eep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

20. K eep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.

21. M ak e y our workshop chi ld proof with padlock s, m aster swit c hes or by r em ov ing starter keys.

22. Giv e your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are

careless acts that can result in serious injury.

23. Maint ain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean agai nst the chisel and dril l bits

or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive forc e to perform any machine operation.

24. Use the ri ght t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed rat e. Do not force a t ool or attac hment to do a j ob for

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

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

26. Maintain tools with care. Keep chisel and drill bits sharp and clean for the best and safest

perform anc e. Foll ow instr uc tions for lubricati ng and c hanging ac c essories.

27. Make sure the work pi ece is securely attached or cl amped to the table. Nev er use your hand to hol d

the work piece.

28. Turn off the m ac hine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to rem ov e c hips or debris — do

not use your hands.

29. Do not stand on the machine. Seri ous i njur y c ould oc c ur if the mac hine tips over.

30. Never leave the mac hine r unning unattended. Turn t he power off and do not leave the machine until it

comes to a complete stop.

31. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area bef or 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 i n mi nor i njur y and/or

possible machine damage.

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

even death.

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Introduction

This manual is provided by Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., covering the safe operation and maintenance pr ocedures for a M odel 701 Delux e Bench-top Mor tiser. Thi s manual contai ns instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been desi gned and constr uc ted to provide y ear s of trouble free oper ation if used in accordance to instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please contact eit her your local supplier or Walter Meier. Walt er Meier can also be reached at our web site: www.walte rm eier.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"

Chise l cente r to fenc e d is ta n c e ......................................................................................................... 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 RPM

Motor (TEFC) ....................................................................... 3/4 HP, 1 PH, 4P, 115V/230, Pre-wired 115V

Weight (net/shippi ng) ................................................................................................................. 93 / 100 lb

The above specifications were current at the time t his manual was published, but because of our policy of continuous improvement, Walter M eier reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, wit hout incurring obligati ons.

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