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Model 79-001

DUAL2 II

MODEL

4 317/a" Workbench Height23‘/4" Sawhorse Height D

All Steel FrameIAS SEEN Strong yet light in weight .ONTV

. I A H V ‘ V JA5‘Holds lumber up to 12 inches wide. ideal ’ V-grooves hold pipe and tubing up to 5‘/4" independent ‘vise jaws allow clamping olfor shelving. wide. irregularly shaped or tapered objects: bikes,

furniture. doors. shutters, etc.

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4 swivel grips hold odd shaped items Vise jaws hold mitre box securely lor pre- WORKMATE® Work Center is light-securely for Sanding. Sawing. fouling. cise cuts. weight, portable and-compact for easy

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Setting up WORKMATEQportable work center andvise.The Work Center sets upessily intotwo working heights: the lower "sawhorse" height and the upper "work-bench" height. Choose the positionbest suited to your particular job. Ineach case. The Work Center providesa convenient and rigid work surface.

Remainder of WorkCenter omitted forclarity.

THREADED CORNER HOLE

SAW HORSEFOOT

Lower Sawhorse Feet

1. The Lower Sawhorse feet Er screws areshipped in a plastic bag along with the twosnap-in handles and 4 swivel grips.

Assemble the four (4) saw horse feet usingthe mounting screws provided as shown inillustration ll.

2. Place the WORKMATE® PortableWork Center and Vise on the floor as illus-trated. Press the release buttons locatedon either side (as shown) and lift the unituntil it locks into position.

3. This is the lower "sawhorse" height,measuring 23%" high. Be sure The WorkCenter looks into position.

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4. To raise The Work Center to its full"workbench” height of 32%", extend the4 base legs as shown.

5. Always make sure that each leg isswung into its extended position. This willensure safe use of The Work Center at thisupper working height.

6. Snap handle knobs into handle arms onthe vise bracket

Safety Rules

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. Do not load with more than 350 lbs.

. Do not apply unbalanced load whichcould cause The_W_ork Center to tip.

. Do not use lower platform as a stepwhen The Work "Center is in "work-bench” position.

. Do not use The Work Center a_s astepladder or standing platform.

. Do not store The Work Center out-doors or in darnpareas. A . .

. Avoid applying excessive force whenclamping in only lower half -of the visejaws or when using the swivelgrips.

. Be sure that table locks in "sawhorse"position and that legs extend -to the”workbench" position. .

. When using, a power tool with TheWork Center, follow the Safety Rulesin the tool's Instruction Manual.

.Wear safety glasses when usingpower tools. .

See "Using Power Equipment” (page6) for correct method of securingpower tools in The Work Center.Never mount power tools in vise;pressure may damage took.An even pressure of jaws on work-piece is essential. Tighten both jawhandles uniformly.

Maintenance Tips1. Pivot screws are of low friction design.

2. if binding of visa jaw occurs, cleaningor lubrication of slider and vise screw

3. Pivot screws should be checked for

No lubrication is necessary.

may be required.

tightness.

VISE

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RELEASE BUTTONRETAINERLATCH

PIVOT scnEws

How to store your .

WORKMATE® portablework center and vise1

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Store swivel grips upside down in tabletop until next application.

. Fold in all four base legs and clamp inlocked position.Place one foot on step.Using thumbs, simultaneously pull bothretainer latches toward you.

. Pull unit straight up until latch releases.Close unit and clamp in locked position.

V You can now store WORKMATE con-veniently in minimum space.

LOWER SAW HORSEFOOT

/BASE

RUBBER FOOT

CAUTION1. Do not apply weight in excess of 350

pounds.2. Do not use as a ladder or standing plat-

form.

Working with yourWORKMATE® portablework center and vise a

The Work Center is a vise. sawhorseand workbench all ‘in one. Its basicdesign and special features help youto performs complete range of work-shoptesks from the simplest to themos't;c‘omplig:'ated. _

Theghejart of _.The Work’Center is in theaction of. the two parallel vise jaws.The two vise handles adjust the jaws to amaximum of 5%" jaw ‘opening. Becauseeach handle works independently, H theopening .can be tapered from 0" to 57/4”,maximum. ~ ' ‘ ~ ’ _‘ '

Use of the swivel grips in the appropriatevise holes extends thevise capacity of TheWork Center up to 12" wide, or up to 21"when objects are held diagonally. _

1. Adjusting the vise jaws with the visahandles.

2. Tapering the vise opening, using theindependently operated vise handles.

6. Holds a mitre box for more accurateangle cuts. Note: Place foot on WorkCenter step for added rigidity.3. Using the swivel grips to extend the

vise capacity. ,

SAWING in its lower position; The WorkCenter is a sawhorse-

5. Grips hard to hold objects while saw-mg. -

PLANING, SANDING.nourmeWORKMATE® Portable Work Centerand Vise permits you to do a better jobwhen planing. sanding. and routingbecause work is held securely.

7. Sewing’ tubular..pieces. is, easy whenthey are held horizontally in the speciallydesigned-—' V-grooves running along the ‘

face of the vise jaws. ’ ' —

9. Holds material at perfect height andposition.

12. Special tasks won't mean specialproblems anymore. Routing can be easyand the results more professional.

8. Vertical V-grooves in the face of thevise jaws permit rigid vertical grasping oftubular objects.

10. Strength and stability to handle largeand awkward sizes and shapes.

13. WORKMATE® Portable Work Centerand Vise brings the job up to where youcan reach and see it, even with hard-to-hold items.

11. Power sand the most irregular shapes.Swivel grips hold material securely.

Using power equipmentwith WORKMATE®portable work center andviseConstruct individual mounting boards foryour power tools to save workbenchspace. Makes your power tools completelyportable when placed in The Work Center.

Caution:1. Securely mount tool accessories to

mounting board "with screws or bolts.2. Always wear safety glasses when using

power tools with The Work Center.

Power Tool MountingBoard1. Attachments such as Black and Decker

Vertical Drill Stand and the HorizontalDrill Stand may be attached withscrews to a suitable sized piece of ply-wood, to the underside of which ablock of wood is attached. The block,when gripped securely in the WorkCenter vise jaws, provides rigidity forthe operation of the tools in the attach-ments.

Suggested SizesA. Mounting Board 12"x12"x3/8".B. Vise Block 2”x4”x6".C. Retaining Board 3"x3”x1/4".D. Bolt 5".

3. Set at "workbench” height, The WorkCenter is a perfect mount for cleaningrusty tools and equipment.

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4. Your power drill and drill press can goalong with you on any job, across town orinto the next room.

2. The block of wood on the underside ofthe mounting board is held in the jaws ofThe Work Center. The power tool issecure for use.

5. You'll want to use all of your power toolaccessories more ' often. For instance,buffing. It's easier and more convenientwith The WORKMATE® Work Center.

6. Add power tools you thought younever had room for. Securely holds eventhe larger tools. ’

Holding Irregular Shapeswith WORKMATE®portable work center andviseUsing the swivel grips in the appropriate? v;

holes and the independent action of both '

vise handles, The Work Center can securethe most irregular shapes. Lets you gripobjects that used to be impossible to hold.

Rotate swivel grips to accept irregularshapes. Outside swivel grips extend visecapacity for a 21" diagonalgrip.

2. The WORKMATE® Work Centermakes jobs easier by giving you an extrapair of hands when you really need them.Holds the most ungainly shapes securely. 5. Because each end of the vise works

independently of the other, tapered ob-jects can be held securely.

General Purpose’TableSuggested Sizes:2'x6’x1/4" plywood .

2"x4" stud, 30" long4 bolts 5" long

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1. Do not use nails or. screws.‘ Use bolts.2. Center table “top -over.,cer_1ter~"of vise

jaws. ‘ "

3. Jobs get done right the first time, and ' j

with less frustration, when the swivel grips 5_ If You have a hobby that mquires 3

take h°'d 0‘ the P'°blem- steady work surface, The WORKMATEOWork Center provides it. It's the vise andwork center that lets you get at yourproject from any angle.

1. When the project calls for extra workspace, you can make a work table byattaching a block of wood to the undersideof a piece of plywood. Makes an extra longtable surface for a work or play occasion.Center table over center of vise jaws.

4.‘ It's hard to find a shape that can't be‘held securely, and the object is always atthe proper heightto work on.‘

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WORKMATE® WORK CENTER8- VISE ACCESSORIES

WORKMATEG’ WORKMATE@ WORKMATE®Work Center & Vise Work Center & Vise Work Center & Vise

Attachment Attachment AttachmentCIamp—79-O11 j Mitre and Sew Guide Router and Shape

An easily operated tool that Guidaclamps parts for gluing. h9|d§ Designed for work with 79-013

Items for sawing, drilling, wogKMA1-E and any 71/;sanding. routing on a horizontal

surface. Fits into holes onWORKMATE vise jaws or any

other work surface with 3/4" hole.Adjustable to heights up to 33/4".Can be rotated 360°. Has up to

100 lbs. clamping force. Doesnot mar work surface.

. HOME USEWARRANTY(A Full One Year Warranty)

Black 8. Decker warrants this productfor one year. We will repair. withoutcharge. any defects due to faultymaterial or workmanship or at our op-tion replace the product free. Please i

return the complete unit. transporta-tion prepaid, to any Black & DeckerService Center or Authorized ServiceStation listed under “Tools Electric" inthe yellow pages. This warranty doesnot apply to accessories. This war-ranty gives you specific legal rightsand you may have other rights whichvary from state to state. Should youhave any questions. contact yournearest Black & Decker Service

circular saw with maximum shoelength of 15”. (Can't be used with

79-020 Bench Top WORK-MATE°). Provides greater degree

ol accuracy. Use for cutting rat-ters. floor joists. studs. window

and base trim, aluminum siding.Mitres from 30° to 90° in 5° incre-ments. Permits sawing at 90° withmaximum board width of 17". Al-

lows sawing at 30°. 73/4' maximumboard width; using MITREMATEin opposite direction, maximum

board width is 4". Maximum boardthickness: 27/a". Cutting depth: 90'

15/9". 45° *5/is”.

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See "Tools Electric"for Service & Sales. yellow D3988

Designed to be used with mostrouters to perlorm shaping and

routing on WORKMATE. Usewith all Black 8- Decker routers.Use for routing edges. beading.

free hand routing of fancydesigns, etc. Work is guided by

fence, router is rigidly held.Adjustable width and depth.

Maximum wood thickness 1%".Maximum diameter of cutter 1"./“7 Makes routing easier.

79-010 Swivel Grips(2)

For additional versatility inholding oblecta or to replace lost

We® A TM: Trademarks oi The Black and Decker Manufacturing Company JEta Manager.

Black & Decker (U.S.) lnc., Towson, Maryland 21204Form 97644502 Printed in Canada