Powermatic 701 operating instructions Operating Controls, Adjustments

Grounding Instructions

This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the user from shock

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

If you are not sure whether your outlet is properly grounded, consult a qualified electrician.

Referring to Figure 9: As received from the factory, your mortiser is ready to run at 115-volt operation. This mortiser is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one illustrated in (A). A temporary adaptor, which looks like the adaptor shown in (B), may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adaptor should only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. This adaptor is not applicable in Canada. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending from the adaptor, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.

Operating Controls

Start/Stop Switch

Referring to Figure 10:

The Start/Stop switch is located to the left of the motor. Flip the switch out to start; flip in to stop.

The yellow insert is a switch lock which prevents the mortiser from being started when removed.

Adjustments

Depth Stop Adjustment

Referring to Figure 11:

A depth stop is provided to limit the depth, or downward travel, of the chisel. This enables the operator to make repeated boring operations without the need to measure each bore. To adjust:

1.Loosen the lock handle (A) and bring the depth stop (B) to rest at the bottom of the column.

2.With the operating handle (C) lower the head (D) until the chisel (E) is at the desired depth.

3.Bring the depth stop (B) up until it comes to rest against the bottom of the head (D).

4.Tighten the lock handle (A).

Figure 10

Figure 11

Handle Position Adjustment

Referring to Figure 11:

The handle assembly is spring-loaded permitting the operating handle (C) to be repositioned by pulling out the hub (F) and repositioning it (G) in 36º increments on the pinion shaft for a total of ten available positions.

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