INSTALLING THE ROUTER
1. Place the crank handle into the hex hole in
the lift’s dial on the top plate. Crank the lift
carriage up so that it just contacts the O-rings at
the top of the carriage shafts. The carriage
should be all the way toward the top plate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Before operating any router read and
understand all safety instructions in the
owner’s manual that came with the router.
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If you do not have a manual, contact the
manufacturer and obtain one before using
any power tool.
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Always wear eye protection in compliance
with ANSI safety standards when operating
any power tool.
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Always use proper guards and safety
devices when operating power tools and
machinery.
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Carefully check router bits before each use.
Do not use if damage or defect is
suspected.
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Do not exceed the recommended RPM for
any router bit.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that
may catch on tools or equipment.
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Unplug the tool or machine when mounting
or making any adjustments to mechanical
performance.
DO NOT USE A CORDLESS DRILL TO
RAISE AND LOWER THE LIFT CARRIAGE.
THE AMOUNT OF FRICTION WILL CAUSE
PREMATURE WEAR OF THE THREADS
AND WILL VOID WARRANTY
ROUTER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Never force the bit or overload the router
beyond the expectations of the tool.
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Be sure that at least 3/4 of the shank
length is inserted securely in the router
collet.
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Never bottom out the bit in the collet. Allow
1/8” clearance between shank and bottom
of collet.
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Always make sure the fence on your router
table is locked into position before each
use.
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Always rout in two or more passes when
large amounts of stock must be removed.
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Use reduced RPM speeds for large
diameter bits.
FIG. 2
3. Before installing the router motor, prop the
unit up on blocks of wood (Fig. 2) so the router’s
collet can extend through the centerhole in the
top plate. The motor housing must slide all the
way through and contact the inside back of the
centerhole on the plate.
Now slide the router motor into the carriage so
the top of the motor housing just makes contact
with the inside surface of the centerhole in the
top plate.
FIG. 1
2. With a 5/16” hex wrench, loosen the cap
screw on the carriage clamp to allow the motor to
slide into the carriage assembly (Fig. 1).
The Mast-R-Lift will accept the Porter Cable 7518
out of the box. If you are using a smaller
diameter router motor insert the adapter collar
into the opening.
