Black & Decker Workmate 79-041 User manual
Instruction
Manual
Workmate®
Work
Center
79>041
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
instruction
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.
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StUeCKE
2
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Do
not
load
with
more
than
550
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.
The
footboard
is
a
foot
REST
only.
4.
Do
not
store
Work
Center
outdoors
or
in
a
damp
loeation.
5.
Avoid
applying
excessive
force
when
clamping
with
the
swivel
pegs.
6.
Be
sure
that
the
legs
are
fully
open
(for
workbench
height)
and
be
sure
that
the
table
locks
in
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
Socket
Wrench
provided.
Use
of
other
wrenches
or.
sockets
can
damage
your
Work
Center.
42v^he
tilting
brackets
must
be
locked
whtleelampingTn
both
horizontal
and
vertical
positions.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
FUTURE
USE.
3
Assembly
The
79-041
Work
Center
comes
partially
assembled.
A
standard
screwdriver
is
required
for
assembly.
A
plastic
socket
wrench
is
included.
1.
E
m
p
ty
the
contents
of
the
box
and
identify
all
components,
(see
Figure
1)
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
plastic
knobs
on
the
sides
of
the
Frame.
Lift
both
release
levers
as
shown
in
Figure
2
and
pull
up
until
you
hear
the
Frame
lock
in
Place.
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
Select
the
Vise
Screws
(D)
and
the
Vise
Guides
(E).
Screw
one
Vise
Guide
onto
each
Vise
Screw
about
halfway,
as
shown
in
Figure
3.
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
Frajne.
asshown
in
Figures
3_
and
4
A
Frame
B.
Front
Jaw
C.
Rear
Jaw
D.
Vise
Screw
E.
Vise
Guide
F.
Vise
Crank
G.
Crank
Handle
H.
Swivel
Pegs
J.
Socket
Wrench
K.
Four
Top
Blocks
L.
Long
Screws
M.
Short
Screws
N.
Pins
O.
Indexing
Nuts
NOTE:
For
clarity,
only
the
left
side
assembly
is
shown.
Perform
all
operations
on
right
side
as
well.
8.
P
l
a
c
e
the
Front
Jaw
on
top
of
the
two
top
blocks
in
such
a
way
that
the
snnall
holes
(only
one
shown
in
Figure
7)
fit
over
the
raised
posts
on
the
Top
Blocks.
The
other
holes
shown
in
the
figure
must
align
with
the
rear
holes
in
the
blocks
and
the
holes
in
the
Vise
Guides.
Study
Figure
7
carefully
until
you
fully
understand
it.
9.
S
elect
the
two
shortest
screws
(M)
and
insert
them
through
the
Front
Jaw,
the
Top
Block
and
into
the
hole
in
the
Vise
Guide,
as
shown
in
Figure
7.
Use
the
Plastic
Socket
Wrench
with
a
screwdriver
through
it
to
securely
tighten
these
screws,
as
shown
In
Figure
8.
NOTE:
If
the
crank
handle
becomes
difficult
to
turn,
slightly
loosen
these
screws.
10.
S
elect
the
two
Indexing
Nuts
(0)
and
insert
them
in
the
center
keyhole
in
each
side
of
the
top
of
the
frame,
as
shown
in
Figure
9.
Slide
them
back
into
the
narrow
sections
of
the
keyholes.
11.
Now
select
the
Rear
Jaw
(C)
and
the
two
remaining
Top
Blocks
(K).
Position
the
blocks
on
both
sides
of
the
top
of
the
Frame
so
that
the
hex
shaped
recesses
fit
over
the
hex
shaped
portions
of
the
Indexing
Nuts
and
the
raised
posts
are
toward
the
rear
of
the
Workmate,
as
shown
in
Figure
10.
12.
Place
the
Rear
Jaw
across
the
two
Top
Blocks
in
such
a
way
that
the
small
holes
(only
one
shown
in
Figure
10)
fit
over
the
raised
posts
on
the
Top
Blocks.
The
other
holes
in
the
figure
must
align
with
the
front
holes
in
the
blocks
and
the
Indexing
Nuts
beneath
them.
13.
Insert
the
remaining
two
screws
(L)
in
the
holes
Indicated
in
Figure
10.
Insert
them
down
through
the
Rear
Jaw,
through
the
Top
Block
and
into
the
Indexing
Nuts
in
the
Frame.
Tighten
securely
using
the
Plastic
Socket
Wrench,
as
shown
in
Figure
8.
14.
The
assembly
of
your
Workmate
is
now
complete.
You
should
lubricate
the
Vise
Screw
threads
with
a
few
drops
of
light
weight
household
oil
at
periodically
if
they
become
_difficuU-ta
turcL^
^
_
_
15,
The
holes
in
the
footboard
provide
convenient
storage
for
hand
tools
as
shown
in
Figure
11.
(Tools
not
included.)
Setting
Up
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
24"
high.
Be
sure
the
Work
Center
locks
into
position
Setting
Up
Workmate®
Work
Center
(cont)
To
raise
the
Work
Center
to
its
full
workbench
height
of
30-5/8"
extend
the
4
base
legs.
Fig,
13
IM
4.
Close
unit
and
clamp
in
locked
position.
5.
You
can
now
store
Workmate®
conveniently
in
minimum
space.
■
;y"
>
Groove
-
Locking
^
Knob
^
(obscured
by
table)
Release-
Latch
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.
HotM
To
Store
Your
Workmate®
Work
Center
1
,
Fold
in
all
four
base
legs.
2
Place
one
foot
on
footboard.
3.
Using
index
fingers,
simultaneously
press
release
latches,
then
pull
top
toward
you.
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
a
30"
diagonal
grip.
Fig.
16
K''v
Footboard
-
(No
Step)
Sawhorse
—
(Height
24")
Folding
-
Legs
Workbench
—-
(Heighi
30-5/8")
Working
With
Your
Workmate®
Work
Center
The
Work
Center
is
a
vise.
sawhorse
andworkbeticliAlliD^^^_
Its
basic
design
and
special
features
help
you
perform
a
complete
range
of
workshop
tasks
from
the
simplest
to
the
most
complicated.
Fig.
17
6
Storage
Tray
Crank
Handle
Storage
NOTE:
The
preceding
limits
of
vise
jaw
openings
are
valid
only
when
the
jaws
are
parallel.
The
numbers
do
not
reflect
the
opening
limitations
of
tapered
jaws;
see
below.
Three
Position
Rear
Vise
Jaw
The
Rear
Vise
daw
can
be
mounted
in
any
of
three
sets
of
keyhole
shaped
holes
in
the
top
of
the
Workmate
Frame.’This
procedure
does
not
require
any
tools.
The
Workmate
Rear
Jaw
is
designed
to
be
a
slide
lock
system."
Slide
the
jaw
forward
until
the
indexing
nuts
are
in
a
position
to
lift
up
and
out
of
the
frame.
Select
the
desired
set
of
holes
and
insert
the
indexing
outs
into
the
large
part
of
the
desired
keyhole
and
then
slide
the
jaw
back
so
the
nuts
slide
into
the
narrow
part
of
the
hole.
CAUTION:
The
jaw
can
be
mounted
In
any
of
the
three
SETS
of
keyholes.
That
is:
Both
forward
holes.
Both
center
holes
or
Both
rear
holes.
It
can
not
be
mounted
in
any
other
way
to
create
an
angle.
Angles
are
the
job
of
the
moveable
Front
Vise
Jav/.
CAUTION:
Do
not
attempt
to
use
your
Workmate
unless
the
rear
jaw
is
securely
locked
in
position
as
described
in
this
manual.
First
Set
of
Holes
o
^
o
Stationary
Jaw
^
^
o
Front
Jaw
Second
Set
of
Holes
^
o
^
Stationary
Jaw
q
^
6t/r
1
13/18"
Front
Jaw^^^^
Third
Set
of
Holes
Pq
o
Stationary
Jaw
^
Working^With
TouFWorkmate®
Work
Center
(cont.)
With
the
rear
vise
jaw
in
the
front
set
of
holes
fthose
closest
to
the
front
vise
jaw)
the
vise
opens
from
zero
(jaw
touching)
to
2-5/r
maximum.
With
the
rear
jaw
in
the
middle
set
of
holes,
the
opening
ranges
from
2-
3/8"
minimum
to
5-5/8"
maximum.
With
the
rear
vise
jaw
in
the
rear
set
of
holes,
the
vise
opening
ranges
from
5-1
/2"
minimum
to
8-3/8"
maximum.
Tapering
Vise
Jaws
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
variety
of
clamping
capabilities.
Because
each
handle
works
iridependently^Tbe
can
be
tapered
as
shown
in
Figure
19.
FronUaw^^,^.^^
Fig.
19
Use
of
the
swivel
pegs
in
the
appropriate
vise
holes
extends
the
vise
capacity
of
the
Work
Center
up
to
19"
wide,
or
up
to
30"
when
objects
are
held
diagonally.
7
Vertical
Clamping
Turning
both
locking
knobs
1
/8
turn
will
unlock
tbe
tilting
bracket.
Anolber
1
/i
turn
will
lock
it.
NOTE:
Be
sure
to
lock
in
the
horizontal
position
while
storing
the
Workmate®
Work
Center.
The
handles
adjust
the
jaws
to
a
maximum
2-1
/4"
vertical
clamping
distance.
Before
the
tilting
bracket
is
raised
to
the
vertical
position,
the
rear
jaw
must
be
in
the
middle
keyhole.
BE
CAREFUL:
Do
not
trap
fingers
when
lowering
to
the
horizontal
position.
Workmate®
makes
any
do-it-
yourself
task
easier.
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
the
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.
Special
tasks
won’t
mean
special
problems
any
more.
Routing
can
be
easy
and
the
results
more
professional.
8
Using
Power
Equipment
With
Workmate®
Work
Center
Construct
individual
mounting
boards
for
your
power
tools
to
save
workbench
space.
CAUTION:
Securely
mount
tool
accessories
to
mounting
board
with
screws
or
bolts.
Always
wear
safety
glasses
when
using
power
tools
with
the
Work
Center.
Power
Tooi
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"
IIII
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.
m
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.
This
makes
an
extra
long
table
surface
for
a
work
or
play
occasion.
Center
table
over
center
of
vise
jaws
and
securely
clamp
block
on
bottom
of
table.
•*»//
9
Important
To
assure
product
SAFETY
and
RELIASILITY.
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
to
North
Park
Drive
P
0
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
the
Workmate
and
"C"
clamps
are
available
at
your
local
hardware
store.
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
solid
"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®
to
90®
angular
drilling.
Use
freehand
for
accurate
angles
or
horizontally
in
Workmate®
to
hold
drill
for
buffing,
sanding
jobs.
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.
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.
11
Black
&
Decker’s
Full
Two
Year
Home
Use
Warranty
states
that,
in
case
of
a
cJefect.
ymj
may
return
the
tool
to
the
place
of
purchase
for
a
free
replacement
fit
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
optoa
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.
■
k
See
T
ools-Electric*
—Yellow
Pages—
^
\
for
Service
&
Sales
1
Form
No.
741951
(DEC
89)
Copyright
®
1989
Printed
in
USA
Tools
Group,
10
North
Park
Drive.
P.O.
798,
Hunt
Valley,
MD
21030-0798
U.S.A.
7i-041
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