Black & Decker Workmate 200 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Workmate® 200 Workmate® 300
Work Center 
Work Center
79-032 
79-033

Welcome to
Black & Decker's
wonderful world of
Workmate® Work Centers.
If you already own a Black & Decker
Product, you know the pleasures a high
quality, high performance product can
deliver.
Your new Workmate® Work Center
is a quality piece of equipment that has
been carefully designed and
manufactured to provide years of
dependable service.
This instruction manual will
familiarize you with the Work Center. It
lists important facts and features which
describe the Work Center's construction
and basic working techniques.
So take a few minutes and
thoroughly read this manual. Complete
set-up and application instructions are
included. Only by being totally aware of
what the Work Center can do will you be
able to put it to the numerous tasks that it
is capable of performing.
Pay particular attention to the Safety
Rules we've provided for your protection.
We want you to enjoy your Work-
mate® Work Center, and the more you
know about it, and its capabilities, the
happier you'll be with it.
Thank you for selecting Black &
Decker.
And don't forget to send in your
owner's registration card.
BLACK&DECKER..
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Do not load with more than 350 pounds.
2.
Do not apply an unbalanced load which could cause the
Work Center to tip over.
3.
Do not use the Work Center as a step-ladder or standing
platform. Do not use the lower platform as a step when the
Work Center is in Workbench" position.
4.
Do not store Work Center outdoors or in a damp location.
5.
Avoid applying excessive force when clamping with the
swivel grips.
6.
Be sure that the legs are fully open and be sure that the table
locks in the sawhorse position.
7.
When using a power tool with the Work Center, follow the
safety instructions in the tool's Instruction Manual.
8.
Always wear safety glasses when operating power tools.
9.
See "Using Power Equipment" in this manual for correct
method of securing power tools in the Work Center. Never
mount power tools directly in vise jaws; pressure may
damage tools.
10.
An even pressure of the vise jaws on the work piece is
essential. Tighten both vise jaws uniformly.
11.
When assembling your Work Center, use only the Special
Plastic Wrench provided. Use of other wrenches or sockets
can damage your Work Center.
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4
Unthreaded
End of
Vise Screw
Fig 6
Raised
Post
Small
Hole
Assembly
1. Empty the contents of the box and
identify at components. (see
Figure 1)
A. Frame 
H. Swivel Pegs
B. Front Jaw

J. Socket Wrench
C. Rear Jaw
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K. Front Top
D. Vise Screw 
Blocks
E.
Vise Guide 
L. Rear Top
F. Vise Crank 
Blocks
G.
Crank Handle M. Bolts
N. Pins
NOTE: A helpful diagram showing the
assembled Workmate appears on
pages 6 and 7 of this manual.
2. Place the Frame (A) on the floor in
the position shown in Figure 1. Find
the release levers near the front
rubber feet on the sides of the
Frame. Depress both release levers
as shown in Figure 2 and pull up
until you hear the Frame lock in
Place.
3.
Open the folding legs on the
bottom of the frame by pulling them
down. Make sure that you feel them
lock into place.
NOTE: These legs can be folded if
you want to use your Workmate as
a sawhorse; extended, the
Workmate is at workbench height.
4.
Select the Vise Screws (0) and the
Vise Guides (E). Screw one Vise
Guide onto each Vise Screw about
halfway, as shown in Figure 3.
5.
Insert the unthreaded end of the
Vise Screws into the Frame such
that the Vise Guides are located in
the slots on the top of the Frame
and the unthreaded ends protrude
through the holes in the front of the
Frame, as shown in Figures 3 and 4.
6.
Install the two Vise Cranks (F) and
secure them by driving the pins (N)
through the holes in the cranks and
the Vise Screws. (Align the holes in
the Vise Cranks with the holes in
the Vise Screws and strike the pins
sharply with a steel hammer until
they are flush with the sides of the
Vise Cranks.) See Figure 5. Push
on crank handles as shown.
Closely examine the two front top
blocks and the two rear ones. Note
that the front blocks have a
protruding ring on the bottom side
where the rear blocks do not.
Select the front vise jaw, B, and the
two front top blocks, K. Place the
top blocks on the rails of the frame
as shown in Figure 6.
Install the front vise jaw on top of
the top blocks so that the small
holes at each end of the jaw fit
down over the posts on the top side
of the blocks.
With the jaw positioned as
described above and the protruding
rings on the bottoms of the blocks
inserted into the frame as shown in
Figure 6, insert two of the four bolts,
M, into the holes in the jaw and
tighten them securely into the
threaded holes in the frame. Use
the socket wrench, J, provided.
NOTE: For clarity, only the left side
assembly is shown. Perform all
operations on right side as well.

Assembly (Cont'd)
Select the rear vise jaw, C, and the
two rear top blocks, L Position the
rear top blocks on the frame rails
so that the hex shaped recesses in
the bottoms of the blocks fit over
the raised posts of the vise guides,
E, you installed in step 5 on page 4
Position the top blocks so their
raised posts are toward the rear of
the frame, as shown in Figure 7.
Now install the rear vise jaw so that
the small holes in the ends of the
jaw fit over the raised posts on the
top blocks you just.installed. Insert
the remaining two bolts, M, into the
holes in the jaw and through the
top blocks into the raised posts of
the vise guides. The holes in the
vise guides are not threaded so
you will feel resistance as you Cut
threads into them.
Setting Up
Workmate®
Work Center
How To Store
Your Workmate®
Work Center
The Work Center sets up easily
into two working heights: the lower
"sawhorse" height and the upper
'workbench" height. Choose the
position best suited to your particular
job. In each case, the Work Center
provides a convenient and rigid work
surface.
This is the lower "sawhorse'
height, measuring approximately 23"
high. Be sure the Work Center locks
into position.
1. Store swivel pegs, upside down in
vise jaws until next application
2.
Fold in all four base legs.
3.
Place one foot on footboard.
4. Using index fingers, simultaneously
press release latches, then pull top
toward you.
5.
Close unit and clamp in locked
position.
6.
You can now store Workmate®
conveniently in minimum space.
To raise the Work Center to its fu I
workbench height of approximately
30" extend the 4 base legs as shown.
position.
Always make sure that each leg
is swung into its extended position.
This will ensure safe use of the Work
Center at this upper working height.
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Groove
Front Top
Block
Release
Latch
Footboard
(No Step)
Support
Legs
Holding
Irregular Shapes
With Workmate®
Work Center
Using the swivel pegs in the
appropriate holes and the
independent action of both vise
handles, the Work Center can secure
the most irregular shapes. Lets you
grip objects that used to be
impossible to hold.
Rotate swivel legs to accept
irregular shapes. Outside swivel pegs
extend vise capacity for approximately
27" for the 79-033 and 22" for the 79-
032 diagonal gr.
Working With
Your Workmate®
Work Center
The Work Center is a vise,
sawhorse and workbench all in one.
Its basic design and special features
help you perform a complete range of
workshop tasks from the simplest to
the most complicated.
The heart of the Work Center is in
the action of the two parallel vise jaws.
The two vise handles adjust the jaws
to a maximum of 5-1/4" jaw opening.
Because each handle works
independently, the opening can be
tapered from 0" to 5-3/4" maximum.
Use of the swivel pegs in the
appropriate vise holes extends the
vise capacity of the Work Center up to
12" wide, or up to approximately 27"
for the 79-033 and 22" for the 79-032
when objects are held diagonally.
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Rear
Vise Jaw
Vise
Crank
Crank
Handle
Sawing
In its lower position, the Work
Center is a sawhorse.
Holds material securely.
Sawing tubular pieces is easy
when they are held horizontally in the
specially designed "V' grooves
running along the face of the vise jaws
CAUTION: Swivel pegs are to be
used only in cases where the
workpiece DOES NOT extend
beyond the surface of the two vise
jaws. Black & Decker supplies, at
extra cost, clamps for securing larger
projects to your Workmate and "C"
clamps are available at your local
hardware store.
Vertical "V" grooves in the face of
the vise jaws permit rigid vertical
grasping of tubular objects.
NOTE: Place your foot as shown
on the footboard of the Work Center to
steady it. DO NOT USE AS A STEP,
Planing,
Sanding, Routing
Your Workmate® Work Center
permits you to do a better job when
planing, sanding, and routing because
work is held securely.
Holds material at perfect height
and position. Strength and stability to
handle large and awkward sizes and
shapes.
Power sand the most irregular
shapes. "C" clamps hold material
securely.
Spec:al tasks won't mean special
problems any more. Routing can be
easy and the results more professional.
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Using
Power Equipment
With Workmate®
Work Center
Construct individual mounting
boards for your power tools to save
workbench space. Makes your power
tools completely portable when placed
in the Work Center.
CAUTION:
Securely mourtt tool
accessories to mounting board with
screws or bolts. Always wear safety
glasses when using power tools with
the Work Center.
Power Tool
Mounting Board
Attachments such as Black &
Decker Vertical Drill Stand and the
Horizontal Drill Stand may be attached
with screws to a suitable sized piece
of plywood to the underside of which a
block of wood is attached. The block,
when gripped securely in the Work
Center vise jaws, provides rigidity for
the operation of the tools in the
attachments.
Suggested Sizes
A.
Mounting Board 12" x 12" x 3/8'
B.
Vise Block 2" x 4" x 6"
C.
Retaining Board 3" x 3" x 1/4"
D.
Bolt 5"
The block of wood on the
underside of the mounting board is
held in the jaws of the Work Center.
The power tool is secure for use.
Add power tools you thought you
never had room for. Securely holds
even the larger tools.
You'll want to use all of your
power tool accessories more often.
For instance, buffing—it's easier and
more convenient with the Workmate®
Work Center
General
Purpose Table
Suggested Sizes
2'x 6'x 1/4" plywood
2" x 4" stud, 30" long
4 bolts 5" long
CAUTION: Do not use nails or
screws. Use bolts. Center table top
over center of vise jaws.
When the project calls for extra
work space, you can make a work
table by attaching a block of wood to
the underside of a piece of plywood.
Makes an extra long table surface for
a work or play occasion. Center table
over center of vise jaws and clamp
block on underside firmly.
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Important
To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed
by Black & Decker Service Centers or
other qualified service organizations,
always using Black & Decker
replacement parts.
Accessories
The accessories listed in this
manual are available at extra cost
from your local dealer or Black &
Decker Service Center
A complete listing of service
centers is included on the owner's
registration card packed with your
tool.
If you need assistance in locating
any accessory please contact:
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
User Services Department
10 North Park Drive
P.O. Box 857
Hunt Valley, MD 21030-0857
Recommended accessories for
your tool are listed in this manual.
CAUTION: the use of any other
accessories or attachments may be
hazardous.
Workmate
Accessories
(Available at Extra Cost)
Cat. No. 79-010 Swivel Pegs
Packaged in pairs. Ideal for
holding large and irregular shaped
objects.
CAUTION: Swivel pegs are to be
used only in cases where the
workpiece DOES NOT extend
beyond the surface of the two vise
jaws. Black & Decker supplies, at
extra cost, clamps for securing larger
projects to your Workmate and 'C"
clamps are available at your local
hardware store.
Cat. No. 79-012 Workmate® Saw &
Miter Guide
Clamps into Workmate® Work
Center you hold material down
securely for acurate miter and
compound miter cuts. Accepts most
popular makes of 7-114" Circular
Saws and is ideal for cutting rafters
floor joists, studs, window baseboard
and decorative trim.
Cat. No. 79-013 Type 2 Workmate®
Router & Shape Guide
Professional router cuts made
easy. Holds Black & Decker and other
popular routers securely on
Workmate® Portable Work Center
table top. Gives sod 'hands off"
support for all types of router cuts.
Cat. No. 79-015 Workmate® Drill
Guide
Holds Black & Decker and most
other drills securely for vertical or 0 0
to 90° angular drilling. Use freehand
for accurate angles or horizontally in
Workmate® to hold drill for buffing,
sanding jobs
Cat. No. 79-016 Workmate® Clamps
(Pkg. of two)
Specially designed clamp
assembly to hold items on a Work
Center vise jaw for gluing, routing,
sanding, sawing, etc
Cat. No. 79-018 Workmate®
Horizontal Clamp
Fits into swivel peg holes in vise
jaws to aid in clamping horizontally.
Excellent as small gluing clamp.
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Black & Decker's Full Two Year Home Use Warranty states that, in case of
a defect, you may return the tool to the place of purchase for a free replacement
(if it is a participating retailer) or you may take it to a Black & Decker Service
Center.
Home Use Warranty
(A Full Two Year Warranty)
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any
defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship. Please return the
complete unit, transportation prepaid, to the seller (if a participating retailer) for
free replacement (proof of purchase may be required). The unit may also be
returned to a Black & Decker Service Center listed under 'Tools Electric" in the
Yellow Pages for free replacement or repair at our option. This warranty does
not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any
questions, contact your nearest Black & Decker Service Center Manager.
Black & Decker Workmate® Work Center covered by one or more of the
following U.S. patents: 3.615.087; 3.841.619: 4.034.684; 4.076.229; 4.127.260;
4.140.309; 4.154.435; 4.155.386; 4.157.174; 4.159.821; 4.169.606; 230.801;
D250.079; 4.253.212; 243.820; 4.248.411; 4.265.436; Pat. Ped. Corresponding
Patents in other countries.
See 'Tools-Electric'
—Yellow Pages—
for Service & Sales
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BLACK & DECKER (U.S.) INC., U.S. Power Tools Group, 10 North Park Drive, P.0.798, Hunt Valley, MD 21030-0798 U.S.A.