Black & Decker Workmate Owners Manual 79-003 Type 2

WORKMATE ® ACCESSORIESCAT. NO. 79-016 CLAMP Black a Decker Workmate CAT. NO. OWNERS MANUAL 79-010 SWIVEL GRIP PORTABLE WORK CENTER AND VISE Specially designed clamp assembly to hold items on a Packaged in Pairs work surface for gluing. Ideal for holding large and irregular shaped objects. routing, sanding, sawing, etc. SWIVEL GRIP CAT. NO. 79-013 ROUTER & SHAPE CAT. NO. 79-012 TOP GUIDE MITRE & SAW 11"*" ""- BRACKET 41 GUIDE VISE JAW HANDLE SIDE TRAY INSIDE TIE BRACE Clamps into Workmate vise to hold material down Professional Router cuts made easy. Holds Black & LOCK LEVER. securely for accurate mitre and compound mitre Decker and other popular routers securely on cuts. accepts most popular makes of 7 1/4" Circular Workmate table top. Gives solid "hands off" support Saws arid is ideal for cutting rafters, floor joist, for all types of router cuts. studs, window. baseboard and decoratiVe trim. . 7 HOME USE WARRANTY / (A Full One Year Warranty) LEG Black & Decker warrants this product for one year. We will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty material or workmanship or at our option replace the product free. Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid, to any Black CROSS BRACE & Decker Service Center or Authorized Service Station listed MODEL under "Tools Electric" in the yellow pages. This warranty does 79-003 not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific SINGLE 23" legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions, ::ontact your nearest Black & Decker SecoN)Iteltrid Service Center Manager. for Service & Sales 1. Do not apply weight in excess of 350 pounds. 2. Not to be used as a 'ladder or The Black & Decker MFG. Co. Towson, Maryland 21204 U.S.A. standing platform. ;I 3. Support all overhanging loads. 4. Read the rules for safe operation Form No. 977549-01 10 NOVEMBER 79 PRINTED IN CANADA carefully. WORKMATE® PORTABLE WORK CENTER ft VISE HOLDING IRREGULAR SHAPES' Using the swivel grips in the appropriate hales and the independent action of the vise handle. When the project calls for extra work space. 2. CAUTION: and with less frustration. 2. The job gets done right the first time. It's hard to find a shape that can't be held secure and the object is always at the proper height to work on. WAIMIMINIMIIMIMIIIKIN•116.111•11/11.411 4. Lets you grip objects that used to be impossible to hold. 3. Care should be taken to centre plywood.11. you can shape up the perfect work table by attaching "block" to the underside of a sheet of plywood. Do not use nails or screws. Makes an extra long table surface for any work or play occasion. the Work Center can secure the most irregular shapes. Rotate swivel grip to accept irregular shape. Centre pasting board over table working surface. . 5. LOADS TO PREVENT TIPPING . it's possible to grasp tapered objects.-- 4 bolts 5" long CAUTIONi 1. GENERAL PURPOSE PASTING/GARDEN TABLE—SUGGESTED SIZES 2' x 6' Plywood by 1/4" 2" x 4" Stud x30" long . Got a bike that needs attention? The Work Center can make the job easier by giving you an extra pair of hands when you really need them. when the SUPPORT OVERHANGING swivel grips get a hold on the problem. Outside swivel grips extend vise capacity for a 24" diagonal grip. 1. Because each end of the vise jaws work independently of each other. use bolts. . 2........ Periodically .................. 6 & 7 board with screws or bolts. workbench.... it's easier and more convenient with 2. Your power drill and drill press can go been carefully designed and manufactured to provide years of dependable Vertical Drill Stand...... C—Retaining Board 3" x 3" x 1/4".... Never mount power tools directly in vise.............. Using Power Tools ft Holding Irregular Shapes ................... Attachments such as the Black & Decker 3... Never mount power tools directly in vise.. For safety.................. 8...... Do not apply an unbalanced load which could cause the Work Center to tip. check the tightness of all assembly screws..... Opening & Closing Procedures ...... 10 wear safety glasses when using electrical tools with the Workmate.... the Horizontal Drill Stand along with you on any job—across town may be screwed down to a suitable sized service. 4 Et 5 CAUTION: 1... Securely mount tool accessories to mounting Working With Your VVOR KMATE Work Center ..... tant facts and features which describe the Work Center's construction and basic operating techniques. 3.......... 5... Wear safety glasses when using power tools.. An even pressure of jaws on work piece is essential..................... The block on the underside of the 5. pressure may damage tools... Be sure that legs lock in the open position.................. SAFETY RULES FOR MODEL #79-003 4. Do not load with more than 350 lbs.. Only by being totally aware of what the Work Center can do A—Mounting Board 12" x tr X3/8"... B—Vise Block 2" x 4" x 6".... Read this SUGGESTED SIZES manual carefully.... Set-up instructions :and various usage situations are also provided....... 8 & 9 2....... If binding of vise jaw occurs...... D—Bolt 5".... 4... follow the safety rules in the tool's instruction manual...................... will you be able to put it to the numerous tasks it is capable of performing........ POWER TOOL MOUNTING BOARD Your new WORKMATE@ Work Center is a quality piece of equipment that has 1. 7... or into the next room.... 10..... When using a power tool with the Work Center. Tighten both jaw handles uniformly... ......... piece of plywood....... 2....... ...... See "Using Power Equipment" (page 8) for correct method of securing power tools in Workmate........................ it is recommended that you always Warranty ... Avoid applying excessive force when clamping in only the lower half of the vise jaws Work Center............. Add power equipment you never MAINTENANCE TIPS: board is held in the jaws of the Work thought you had room for — grinding is secure with the Work Center as your 1. The power unit is secure for use..USING POWER EQUIPMENT CONTENTS Construct individual mounting blocks for your different power tools to save PAGES workbench area in your workshop while making your power equipment #79-003 WORKMATE@ — Description & Assembly Instructions . 9.............. 2 Et 3 completely portable.. to the underside of which is This Instruction Manual will familiarize you with the Work Center....... You'll want to use all of your power accessories more often... Do not store Work Center outdoors or in damp condition...... Do not use Work Center as a stepladder or standing platform.. 6.. It lists impor- attached a block... the Work Center.. cleaning of slider and vise screw may be required Center......... pressure may damage tools... Take buffing — 1.... vertical V-grooves in the (0) REAR a. (E) One (1) Plastic Bag containing: 8. (D) Two (2) Tubular Metal Braces. problems anymore. Please check carefully the assembly instructions contained on Page 3 before proceeding with assembly. 2. Pivot Nut. Four (4) Swivel Grips 3. Sawing tubular pieces is easy when ----47° and use exactly the pressure that'S they are held horizontally in the (C) VISE JAWS needed. even hard-to-hold items. Pivot Nut. Rubber Feet. 1.: specially designed V-grooves running along the face of the vise jaws. Additional assembly is required. Top Bracket. Power sand the most irregular shapes 9. (B) One (1) left hand Vise Bracket and Leg Assembly complete With—Vise Screws. (C) Two (2) Wood Vise Jaws—complete with 8 Mounting Studs. grasping of tubular objects. conveniently. Special tasks won't mean special 10. For this assembly you will require a 3/8" and 1 / 4" wrench. Strength and stability to handle the 11.diagram and list of components which you will find in your carton. Eight (8) Mounting Screws 4. AND LEG ASSEMBLY 7. Routing can be easy face of the vise jaws permit rigid vertical BRACE and the results more professional. (D)FRONT BRACE List of Components The carton should contain the following components: (A) One (1) right hand Vise Bracket and Leg Assembly complete with—Vise Screws. Below you will find an exploded . VWIIRIVIA I t t3) rum 'AUL& WORK CENTER ti VISE MODEL /79-003 WORKING WITH YOUR WORKMATE® PORTABLE WORK CENTER & VISE CONTENTS The #79-003 single height WORKMATE® Work Center comes to you partially assembled. The Work Center brings the job up largest and most awkward sizes and to where you can reach and see it. (E) SWIVEL GRIPS LABEL 6. Similarly. Top Bracket and Rubber Feet. Two (2) Plastic Handle Knobs shapes. Eight (8) Vise Jaw Mounting Nuts CAUTION: SUPPORT OVERHANGING LOADS TO PREVENT TIPPING 2 . (E) HANDLE KNOB (B) LEFT HAND VISE BRACKET AND LEG ASSEMBLY (A) ffiGHT HAND VISE BRACKET et. The the ends of the tubular cross braces capacity to 12". The two vise handles adjust the jaws to a maximum 5" jaw opening. See next page for set up independent vise handles. exert your body weight on the you are now ready to use your new 2. Set unit down. Line up mounting threaded studs in the:boards. properly and safely. Note: For added swivel grips into holes on vise jaws and rigidity. shown in figure 1. NOTE: Remove the two yellow caps on 3. the opening can be tapered from 0" to 5" maximum. Assemble the two Leg Assemblies to the boards as shown in figure 2 being careful to align the holes with the Place one cross brace between the front leg assemblies. Using the swivel grips extends the vise Note: From illustration 4 to 11. instructions. lay basic design and special features the two top boards face down on the help you to perform a complete floor or other large fiat surface. user's hands are free to hold the tools before assembling. :doe of the swivel grips in the appropriate vise holes extend the vise capacity of the Workmate. its To assemble your WORK CENTER. Repeat this TER. a sawhorse and an ideal bench. Now tighten 8 vise jaw mounting nuts securely. Make range of workshop tasks from the sure that the "V" shaped grooves in simplest to the most complicated. Adjusting the vise jaws with the vise ti race. Tapering the vise opening using the Work Center's cross brace when Work Center.stability place foot on cross 1. sawing or performing other tasks. each side (eight nuts on its beet and TIGHTEN SECURELY total). Do not fully tighten flare outward from the WORK CEN- screws at this point. For holding material securely. Snap handle knobs into handle arms 51 Holding a mitre box for more on the vise bracket (see inset). 4.) handles. not inward. insert apcurate angle cuts. by hand. Note that holes in the leg and fasten with the lower parts of the leg assemblies mounting screws. Run the four nuts procedure for the back brace. (For added. Because each handle works independently. CAUTION: SUPPORT OVERHANGING LOADS TO PREVENT TIPPING .WORKING WITH YOUR WORKMATE® PORTABLE WORK CENTER Er VISE WORKMATE® PORTABLE WORK CENTER Et VISE MODEL #79-003 ASSEMBLY The Work Center is a vise. the boards face each other and that the The heart of the Work Center is in the threaded studs are pointing up as action of the two parallel vise jaws. all 8 crossbrace screws. This will prevent accidental assembly out of the locked position until opening. Using the lock levers. CAUTION: Fingers' may be pinched if done simultaneously for both the left downward pressure to the rear jaw. open any further. Stand the Work Center on all four feet The Workmate is row ready to use. Check that the lock levers have both Continue opening until the unit will not snapped into the locked position. as shown. the inside tie brace. CAUTION: Check that all lock levers are locked and all screws are tight. the short stub of the lock lever has reached the position shown above.. This should be done rear. place the not open any further. used. and right levers. Place one hand on the top edge the lever as shown. . Rock the Work Center over to the front freet and continue opening again until unit will Continue to apply pressure between thist To carry the Work Center. as shown position. The other than illustrated hand position is unit will now rotate into the folded used. Grasp the Lock Levers with the hand and the rear of the jaw assembly of the vise jaw and the other hand on simultaneously for both left and right fingers and apply thumb pressure to with the other hand. lift the rear feet of the unit slightly and at the same time rotate the levers into the locked position.OPENING YOUR WORKMATE© PORTABLE WORK CENTER Et VISE CLOSING YOUR WORKMATE ®: PORTABLE WORK CENTER Et VISE LOCK LEVER REAR LEGS Set the Work Center down on its two Grasp the long portion of the lock lever rear feet and angle the top towards the and apply thumb pressure to the top of Approach the Work Center from the Grasp front of jaw assembly with one user. Hold with the top hand levers. Apply and pull up with the bottom hand. Continue to apply downward CAUTION: Fingers may be pinched a pressure to the rear jaw until the unit other than illustrated hand position is reaches the final fold position. position. Tip the unit toward the bottom. This should be the user onto the rear legs. Continue to move tha above. fingers and thumb of each hand until tha wood jaws next to the user and lift lock brace moves out of the locked from the bottom jaw edge.