UNI LIFT Instructions

NOTE: Your router must be turned off and unplugged during

installation and adjustment of the UNILIFT.

ATTACHING YOUR ROUTER

Step 1

Step 1 With the exception of

Step 5

Step 5 Set router into recess

machined into plate.

the DeWalt 621, 625 or the FEIN

RT1800, remove the plastic subbase from the router. Store subbase and screws for future use.

Step 2

Step 2 With the UNILIFT face

Step 5

Step 6 Using a 5/8" socket

down and the Router Mounting

wrench, rotate lift screws counter-

Plate raised 2 4 inches, remove

clockwise to lower bearing blocks

six screws holding mounting plate

against plate. Stop when blocks

to bearing blocks.

just touch plate. Do not over

tighten.

Step 3

Step 3 With the counter-bored

Step 7

Step 7 Loosely install all six

side of the Router Mounting Plate

screws removed in step 2. Once

face up, use the Router Mounting

all screws are in, fully tighten.

Hole Map to locate your routers

bolt hole pattern. Mark each hole
with pencil or masking tape.

Step 4

Step 4 Locate hardware pack

for your router model. Mount
plate to router using appropriate
number of screws.

NOTES: 1. Certain router model types require alternate orientations.

If the handles of your router cannot go through the router
table opening, try rotating router and remounting.
2. The D-Handle on the Milwaukee 5612 router must be
removed to be used with the UNILIFT.

rev. 1.03

UNI LIFT Instructions

INSTALLING THE UNILIFT

Starting Pin

STARTING PIN A starting

pin is included to help start edge

OPENING SIZE The UNILIFT is designed to fit an opening

routing cuts during free hand

9.265 x 11.765 x .400 deep. A 1/2" ledge around the full perimeter

routing operations. The starting

is required.

pin can be installed in either of

Orientation
FENCE
BEARINGS

two available holes. Simply

ORIENTATION The UNILIFT

thread into place until tight.

has a spring loaded ball bearing

on one long and one short edge.
The long edge bearing should
face the fence.

The Brake

THE BRAKE The UNILIFT

features a positive break. It can
be operated by rotating the brake

Leveling

screw. The brake should always

LEVELING To level the

be engaged when routing and

UNILIFT, begin by adjusting the

must be disengaged when adjust-

two leveling screws on each

ing. Rotate brake screw clockwise

short end of the plate. Adjust

to lock, counter-clockwise to unlock.

the leveling screws so that the

plate is slightly above the router
table surface. The UNILIFT should

Height Adj.

HEIGHT ADJ. Before mak-

be above the router table approxi-

ing height adjustments, be sure

mately the thickness of a piece

to unlock brake by turning brake

of paper. This will ensure free movement of stock through the router

screw counter-clockwise. Next,

bit in both directions.

insert the hex crank tool into

either hex drive socket. Rotate

Once the first four screws are set, adjust the remaining screws for

clockwise to raise the router bit,

support. The four leveling screws near the long edges merely pro-

counter clockwise to lower it.

vide support. The short edge screws are used for leveling.
Rings

RINGS Each UNILIFT

comes with (3) aluminum rings.

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE Use light

machine oil for all maintenance.

Rings are removed by engaging

spanner wrench and rotating

CHAIN Keep chain clear of

CLOCKWISE, then lifting ring

large chips. Oil occasionally.

up out of plate. Rings are

installed by setting ring into

POSTS Oil occasionally.

opening and rotating

LIFT SCREWS Clean with

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.

brush or compressed air and

oil occasionally.
PLATE SURFACE Wax and
polish to reduce friction.

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