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The Pro Lift is sized to accommodate routers with a 4.2"

diameter motor, such as the 3

⁄

HP Porter-Cable

7518. If

you intend to mount a smaller router, you MUST USE an

Adapter Collar (sold separately). See available Adapter

Collars at right to determine which one you need and obtain

the proper Adapter Collar before proceeding. If your router

requires an Adapter Collar, you will not be able to use

the Pro Lift without it.

IMPORTANT - DOES YOUR ROUTER NEED AN ADAPTER?

⁄

" Adapter Collar (50098, sold separately):

Fits Makita RF1100 and other router motors with a 10.21"

circumference (approx.)
3

⁄

" Adapter Collar (57022, sold separately):

Fits Bosch model 1617; Porter-Cable 690 and 890 series;

DeWalt 616 and 618 routers; and other router motors with

an 11" circumference (approx.)

Column-Locking Knob

Brass Bushings

Carriage Shaft

Fine-Adjustment Dial

Quick-Gear Dial

⁄

" Opening Snap-Lock Insert Ring

Housing

Carriage Shaft

Snap-Lock Insert

Release Button

Starting Pin Hole

Crank Handle

Starter Pin

M5 Hex

Wrench

3/16" Hex

Wrench

M4 Hex

Wrench

M2 Hex

Wrench

Summary of Contents for Pro Lift

Page 1: ...manual instructions prior to use for important safety information Always check Rockler com to confirm that you are using the most recent manual version for your product Pro Lift Instructions Effective January 2018 ...

Page 2: ...w to use this product reads and complies with all the instructions and safety precautions outlined in this manual prior to use Maintain these instructions and warnings as long as you own the product Keep this booklet in a place where it will be readily available for reference The user assumes all risk and responsibility for the proper use of this product and for ensuring product suitability for in...

Page 3: ...ft s housing Refer to your router s owners manual for specific safe operating instructions Unplug your router motor before installing or removing it or adjusting the Pro Lift router housing To avoid serious injury never attempt to cut a workpiece without an Insert Ring installed If attempting to rout a workpiece without using the router table fence always use the included Starter Pin to begin the ...

Page 4: ...IMPORTANT DOES YOUR ROUTER NEED AN ADAPTER 31 4 Adapter Collar 50098 sold separately Fits Makita RF1100 and other router motors with a 10 21 circumference approx 31 2 Adapter Collar 57022 sold separately Fits Bosch model 1617 Porter Cable 690 and 890 series DeWalt 616 and 618 routers and other router motors with an 11 circumference approx Column Locking Knob Brass Bushings Carriage Shaft Fine Adju...

Page 5: ...nap Lock button to remove the aluminum Insert Ring from the plate 4 Set the Pro Lift upside down on a smooth surface and loosen the nuts securing the leveling set screws 5 Use the included M2 hex wrench to adjust the set screws as needed 6 Snap the Insert Ring back into the opening and check to see whether it s flush with the plate 7 If it s not repeat Steps 3 6 until it is Then tighten the lockin...

Page 6: ...6 Fig 3 Fig 4 Loosen these bolts ...

Page 7: ...he assembly process Assembly Mount Your Router 1 Set the Pro Lift upside down on a smooth surface 2 There are three hex head cap bolts on the housing Use the included 3 16 hex wrench to loosen the outside two Fig 3 3 Switching to the included M5 hex wrench slowly tighten the housing s middle bolt to gradually spread the housing apart until your router or expanded Adapter Collar if needed will fit ...

Page 8: ...g 8 Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 7 Slide your router motor into the housing and Adapter Collar if being used stopping just before the motor contacts the Insert Ring release arm Fig 9 Locating Pins Housing Grooves Height Adjustment Rack must be removed before motor is installed in Pro Lift Maintain gap Insert Ring release arm Unplug your router motor before installing or removing it or adjusting the Pro Lift ...

Page 9: ...table s opening Use the leveling screws that came with with your router table to bring the plate flush to the table on all edges Fig 12 Then secure the lift to the table by using the M4 hex wrench to install the two included 1 4 20 plate mounting screws Fig 11 Fig 12 Fig 10 To avoid serious injury never attempt to cut a workpiece without an Insert Ring installed 11 Before use snap the Insert Ring ...

Page 10: ...tal movement or to preserve it for extended use the column locking knob can be tightened to lock it in Fig 16 2 Insert the Crank Handle in the Quick Gear Dial in the lift plate Holding the handle grip with one hand turn the crank clockwise with the other hand to raise the carriage until the router collet is fully accessible Fig 13 3 Use the wrench es that came with your router to loosen the collet...

Page 11: ...into the mounting hole in the Pro Lift Plate Then use the Starter Pin as a fulcrum to feed your workpiece into the bit Be sure the pin is screwed in tightly before use Fig 17 Fig 16 To avoid serious injury keep hands and fingers away from spinning router bit Starter Pin If attempting to rout a workpiece without using the router table fence always use the included Starter Pin to begin the cut Failu...

Page 12: ...e of your Pro Lift Fig 18 Cleaning your Router Use compressed air or a vacuum to keep your router motor as clean as possible To reduce the chance of fire never walk away from your router without confirming that it s clean and free from dust and debris Backlash Adjustment After a fair amount of wear the anti backlash nut may need adjustment If your router slips downward during use it s time to adju...

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