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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Deluxe Bench-top Mortiser
Model: 701
WALTER M EIE R (Manufac turing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-1791310
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B1 02/2012
www.powermati c.c om Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturi ng) 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.
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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.
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Table of Contents
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
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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.
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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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