Fence and Clamp
Referring to Figure 13:
The 701 Mortiser is equipped with a forward/backward movement adjustable fence (B) and
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
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
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