INCRA Side Winder HD Router Lift User Manual

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STEP 1:

Slide on the two washers and the spring as shown.

THE LIFT SPRING

Typically the lift spring is not needed for satisfactory opera-
tion of the router lift. If the router motor is too heavy to lift
comfortably, the spring is helpful.

Slide on two washers
and spring.

INSTALLING THE LIFT SPRING

STEP 2:

Slide on the nylon foot and align the threaded hole with the
groove in the wrench. You have to compress the spring
slightly to position the threaded hole over the groove.

Slide on nylon foot and
align hole with groove.

STEP 3:

Install the small set screw. Turn the screw all the way in un-
til it bottoms out. Then back it off approximately ½

a turn

Try inserting the lift wrench into the router lift and compress-
ing the spring. If it feels like the screw is dragging, back it out
another ½ a turn.

Install set screw.
Back off

½ turn.

LEVELING THE PLATE

The eight set screws around
the perimeter of the plate are
leveling screws. They are used
for setting the plate flush to
the table. Initial leveling should
be done with just four of the
screws, two each on oppo-
site ends of the plate. Once
the plate feels flush, use a block of wood to make sure it
doesn’t catch going either direction then adjust the remain-
ing screws.

CHANGING BITS

First use the spanner
wrench to remove the Twist
Lock Ring. Now use the lift
wrench to raise the router
chuck completely above
the plate. Use the wrench-
es supplied with your router
to change the bit.

ADJUSTING THE
SCALE

The scale in the top face
can be zeroed to any po-
sition. It’s typically set to
zero once the router bit is
at the desired height. Then you can easily make a specific,
fine adjustment with the thumb wheel while referencing the
scale. The scale is adjusted by pushing in either direction
from around its edge.

GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

The Side Winder is made primarily from aluminum and steel parts.
The steel parts will have a light coating of petroleum jelly when it
leaves the factory. After unpacking, if necessary, clean aluminum
parts, including the main plate, with mineral spirits or lacquer thin-
ner. Do not use any water based cleaner. The two steel posts should
be wiped with a clean rag and lubricated with petroleum jelly or a
very light machine oil. The flex shaft can be periodically sprayed with
a lubricant such as WD40 then wiped dry.
Minor surface rust on any steel parts can be removed with abrasive
nylon pads like a scotch bright pad. All steel parts should be kept
lubricated with petroleum jelly or thin machine oil, particularly the
posts and lift screw.