King Canada XL-125 User manual

Brand: King Canada

Model: XL-125

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

ROUTER LIFT WITH BRAKE

MODEL: XL-125

BY/PAR:

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2-YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR THISROUTERLIFT

KING CANADA TOOLS

OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE.

PROOF OF PURCHASE

Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.

PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS

Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list.

LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY

King Canada makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and durability standards. King Canada warrants to the

original retail consumer a 2-year limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each product is free from

defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, negligence

or accidents, repairs done by an unauthorized service center, alterations and lack of maintenance. King Canada shall in no event be

liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

To take advantage of this limited warranty, return the product at your expense together with your dated proof of purshase to an

authorized King Canada service center. Contact your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an updated listing of our

authorized service centers. In cooperation with our authorized serviced center, King Canada will either repair or replace the product if

any part or parts covered under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the

warranty period.

NOTE TO USER

This instruction manual is meant to serve as a guide only. Specifications and references are subject to change without prior notice.

KING CANADA INC. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4

www.kingcanada.com

WARRANTY INFORMATION

1. KNOW YOUR TOOL

Read and understand the owners manual and labels affixed to

the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its

specific potential hazards.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.

Keep in good working order, properly adjusted and aligned.

3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting

wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the

floor is clean and not slippery due to wax and sawdust

build-up.

5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose

them to rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate

surrounding work space.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.

All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF.

-with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

8. USE PROPER SPEED.

A tool will do a better and safer job when operated at the

proper speed.

9. USE RIGHT TOOL.

Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was

not designed.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.

Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings,

watch) because they could get caught in moving parts. Non-

slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering

to contain long hair. Roll up long sleeves above the elbows.

11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eye-

glasses only have impact resistant lenses, thet are NOT

safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask if cutting

operation is dusty.

12. DON’T OVERREACH.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

13. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.

Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

14. DISCONNECT TOOL.

Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.

15. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

Make sure the swich is in the ‘’OFF’’ position before plugging

in.

16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the manual for recommended accessories. Follow the

instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of

improper accessories may cause hazards.

17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.

Serious injury could occur if the tool tips over. Do not store

materials such that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach

them.

18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other parts that are

damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that they will

operate properly and perform their intended function. Check for

alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and

any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or

other parts that are damaged should be properly repaired or

replaced.

19. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING

UNATTENDED.

Turn power ‘’OFF’’. Don’t leave any tool running until it comes

to a complete stop.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR POWER TOOLS & ROUTER TABLES

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Keep hands and other body parts well away from bits or cutting

tools. When working close to the cutting tool, always use a

feather board or push-stick to hold or guide the workpiece. Do

not clear chips and sawdust away with hands. Use a brush.

2. Be sure the router is running up to speed before feeding the

workpiece.

3. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table and use suitable

support if the workpiece does not have a flat surface.

4. Feed the stock into the bit against the rotation direction of the

bit. Never run the stock between the fence and the bit.

5. Never leave the router unattended while running or with the

power on.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER LIFT

1. CRANK HANDLE. Adjusts the height of the router bit installed in

the router under the aluminum top plate.

2. STARTER PIN. The starter pin is used for freehand or template

routing only.

3. ALUMINUM TOP PLATE.

4. TABLE INSERT. Has a locking feature which prevents it from

moving during use.

5. TABLE INSERT WRENCH. Locks/unlocks the table insert.

6. HEIGHT SETTING THREADED POST (1 of 4). The lifting

carriage and router fixing bracket assembly under the aluminum

top plate moves up or down simultaneously on all 4 posts when

crank handle is turned.

7. BRAKE. Insert crank handle and turn clockwise to lock the

current position of the lifting carriage and router fixing bracket

assembly.

8. LOCK NUT. Acts as a stop, prevents router fixing bracket from

going lower than the lock nut.

9. CRANK HANDLE MOUNT AND DIAL WITH INCREMENT

MARKINGS.

10. ROUTER FIXING BRACKET. The router gets secured in the

fixing bracket under the lifting carriage.

11. DRIVE CHAIN. Drives the raising/lowering feature of the router

lift when crank handle is turned.

12. ROUTER FIXING CAP SCREW.

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS

ASSEMBLY

This Table Lift is designed to fit Excelsior 32” x 24” Cast-iron Table (model

XL-075) or Excelsior 32” x 24” MDF Table (model XL-049). For the

purposes of this manual, assembly and adjustments of the Router Lift will

be shown with the 32” x 24” Cast-iron Table.

Installation of the Router Lift should only be done once the Router Table

components such as the stand, table and fence are completely assembled.

The dust collection box should be installed after the Router Lift is completely

assembled, but the following Router Lift assembly and adjustments can still

be done with the dust collection box installed.

INSTALLING ROUTER LIFT

1) Position the Router Lift (A) Fig.1 into the opening of the cast-iron table.

2) Place a straight edge ruler (B) over the Router Lift and the table and

make sure the top plate is level with the top of the table.

3) If an adjustment is needed, remove the Router Lift from the table

opening. From underneath the table adjust the 4 corner screws (A) Fig.2

up or down until the Router Lift is level with the top of the table.

4) Once all 4 corners are properly set and the Router Lift top plate is level

with the table top, without turning the screws (A) Fig.2 tighten all 4 hex.

nuts (B). Then adjust the 6 remaining screws (C) in the same way.

5) Reinstall Router Lift into the opening of the cast-iron table.

INSTALLING ROUTER TO ROUTERLIFT

This “fixed base” Router Lift is designed to fit large diameter routers having

a overall diameter ranging from 4” to 4-1/4”.

Note: If your router has a smaller diameter than 4” to 4-1/4”, two reducer

collars are available as optional accessories as follows:

• 3-1/4” Reducer Collar (model XL-314)

• 3-1/2” Reducer Collar (model XL-312)

1) Insert the crank handle (A) Fig.3 into the Router Lift as shown, turn the

crank handle clockwise to raise the carriage and fixing bracket to its

highest position (closest to the table top).

2) Remove the crank handle and turn the Router Lift upside and place back

into the opening of the table top as shown in Fig.4.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS

INSTALLING ROUTER TO ROUTERLIFT continued...

3) Using an 8mm hex. key, turn the cap screw (A) Fig.5 counterclockwise to

open the fixing bracket (B). The two hex. nuts (C) help spread the fixing

bracket. Only open fixing bracket as needed.

4) Insert the router body (A) Fig.6 into the fixing bracket (B). If a reducer

collar (optional accessory) is required to properly install your router then

install the reducer collar around the router before installing in fixing

bracket. Make sure the collar flange sits flush against the fixing bracket.

• 3-1/4” Reducer Collar (optional- model XL-314)

• 3-1/2” Reducer Collar (optional- model XL-312)

Note: Some routers have pins or bosses on their cylindrical housing. You

may need to turn the router so the pins or bosses fit in the cut-out areas (C)

Fig.6 of the fixing bracket.

5) Raise the Router Lift carriage up using the crank handle so the router (A)

Fig.7 is as close to the Router Lift top plate and table insert, but not

touching.

6) Once the router is in the ideal position in the fixing bracket, secure the

router by tightening cap screw (A) Fig.5. Do not overtighten, verify your

adjustment. Once confident the router is installed properly, completely

tighten cap screw (A).

SECURING ROUTERLIFT TO TABLE

1) With the Router Lift level with the table top, secure the top plate of the

Router Lift to the table using two countersunk allen head screws (A)

Fig.8 as shown. Tighten countersunk allen head screws using a hex. key.

INSTALLING STARTER PIN

1) The starter pin (B) Fig.8 is used mainly for freehand or template routing

and can be installed on either the right side or the left side (C) of the

table insert (D).

2) Tighten the starter pin pan head screw (E) to secure the starter pin.

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

ADJUSTMENTS

REMOVING TABLE INSERT

1) The Router Lift comes with a table insert wrench (A) Fig.9 and it is used

to lock or remove the table insert (B) from the Router Lift top plate. Posi-

tion the two pins of the wrench inside the two holes in the table insert.

Turn wrench clockwise to unlock and remove the table insert, turn

wrench counterclockwise to lock table insert to top plate.

Optional table insert kits are available for this Router Lift as follows:

• 4 pc. Zero Clearance Insert Ring Kit (optional- model XL-074)

• 4 pc. Insert Ring Kit- Openings: 1/4”, 1/2”, 1-3/8”, 2-1/2” (optional- model

XL-076)

TENSIONING THE DRIVE CHAIN

In combination with the brake of the Router Lift, it is important to make sure

the drive chain is always properly tensioned to avoid any chance of the

router creeping or the brake from working improperly.

Before making the following adjustment, make sure the router creep is not

caused by the router not being secured properly in the fixing bracket.

1) Using the crank handle, lower the carriage (A) Fig.10 and then remove

the Router Lift from the table. This will allow you to gain access to the top

of the carriage as shown.

2) Loosen cap screw (B) Fig.10 using a hex. key.

3) To tension the drive chain (A) Fig.11, move the sprocket gear (B) towards

the center of the Router Lift to apply more tension.

4) While holding the sprocket gear with one hand, retighten cap screw (B)

Fig.10 with your other hand.

USING THE ROUTER LIFT CARRIAGE BRAKE

1) The Router Lift comes with a brake which locks the position of the

carriage to prevent any movement of your previous setting. To lock the

carriage and prevent the router from moving up or down, insert the crank

handle (A) Fig.12 into the brake opening (B) in the top plate of the Router

Lift. Turn the crank handle clockwise to lock the carriage, turn the crank

handle counterclockwise to unlock the carriage.

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 12

King Canada XL-125 User manual

Brand: King Canada

Model: XL-125

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

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