SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL FEATURES Router lift for Excalibur cast-iron tables #40-070 and #40-075, MDF tables #40-047 and #40-049 & phenolic tables #40-043 and #40-045. ROUTER LIFT for Excalibur router tables Heavy-duty massive router lift with 9 ¼″ x 11 ¾″ aluminum top plate. Stable 4 post/lift screw design & chain drive lifting system controlling all 4 corners simultaneously.
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 • www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this Excalibur by General® International model #40-125 Router Lift. This router lift has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
GENERAL® & GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY All component parts of General®, General® International and Excalibur by General International ® products are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly.
Rules for Safe Operation To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, as well as potential hazards. GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment. 1. Make sure that the operator has been properly trained and has read and understands the Owner’s Manual before operating any machinery. 2.
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS ABCD- CLAMPING BOLT CLAMPING BRACKET CHAIN INSERT RING WRENCH EFGH- STARTING PIN CRANK HANDLE POSTS/SCREWS LOCK NUT UNDERSIDE VIEW F D C E B A G G G H G UNPACKING Carefully unpack and remove the router lift and its components from the box and check for damaged or missing items as per the list of contents below. a c NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to your General International distributor immediately.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - PREPARE THE TABLE * FOR ROUTER LIFT SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS. DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. * Excalibur Router Tables. Note regarding installation on shop-made or non-Excalibur router tables: Before constructing your own table top, take note that Excalibur does not use leveler set screws in their router plates or lifts.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - MOUNTING A ROUTER SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF YOU CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS. DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. This model 40-125 “fixed base” router lift, A is designed to accommodate the largest diameter router motor body currently available. B Note: Based on our research this is the Porter Cable model 7518 and 7519 router motors which measure 4.
D B C D A 4. Turn Allan cap screw A counter clockwise to loosen clamp body B. The two threaded nuts C are there to help spread the clamp body. Note: Spread clamping mechanism only as needed. Nuts C have no other purpose and you will notice that they are locked together and will sit in a neutral position when the router motor is secured into place. Note: When mounting the Milwaukee model 5625/5626 motor, please ensure that a shim D is between the router and the clamping surface of the lift. 5.
LEVELING AND LOCKING THE ROUTER PLATE A 4. The routers collet should now be protruding out from the top plate. This will facilitate tool (router bit) changing from above the table eliminating the need to remove the router lift system from the table to access the collet. B 1. Using a straightedge check that the router plate is level with the main table, A. 2. Adjust the 10 leveling screws B in the table opening as needed to level the plate on all four sides.
TENSIONING THE DRIVE CHAIN Proper tension on the drive chain helps maintain tool bit height in the lift without the need for a locking mechanism. If you experience problems with tool creep it may be a sign that tension on the chain needs to be tightened. If so proceed as follows: Fig. 1 Fig. 2 CLOSE UP VIEW CLOSE UP VIEW A C 1. Lower the lift to its lowest position and then remove it from the table. 2. Using a 6 mm allen key loosen the cap screw A (Fig.1). B 3. Push the sprocket assembly B (Fig.
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PARTS LIST – #40-125 PART NO. REF. N0.
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MODEL 40-125 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Fax: (514) 326-5565 - Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax: (514) 326-5555 - Parts & Service / Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca www.general.ca IMPORTANT When ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of the machine and part number. Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired.
