INCRA PRL-V2 Lift - Manual (Page 2)

PRL -V2 Precision Router Lift
By Woodpeckers
SETTING THE FINE ADJUSTMENT
LIFT ROD
The thumb wheel allows for a total of 3/4” of fine
adjustment. It’s helpful to start out in the middle of
this range. Take a look at the lift rod. You’ll notice
three grooves spaced 3/8” apart. The three grooves
represent the beginning, middle, and end of travel.
Use the thumb wheel to adjust the lift rod to the
middle groove which is the middle of the adjust-
ment range. It may be necessary to adjust the lift
rod to see all three grooves.
SETTING THE PLATE FLUSH
The (10) threaded holes around the perimeter of the
plate are for access to the leveling screws mounted
into your INCRA Router Table. Insert the supplied
5/32” hex key through these holes to adjust. If you
have purchased the PRL-V2 for use in other (non-
Incra) router tables, insert the included set screws
into the threaded holes for leveling.
LOCKING THE PRL-V2 IN YOUR
TABLE RECESS
Lift the PRL-V2 from your router table recess and
thread the included socket head cam screw into
the hole located at the corner of the plate. Thread
the fastener in until the top of the screw is just
below the top of the plate. Carefully lower the
PRL-V2 back into the router table, making sure the
cam screw is rotated to clear the opening in your
table top. Turn the fastener clockwise to lock the
PRL-V2 in your table.
USING THE LIFT WRENCH
To use the lift wrench, orient the black grip so that it is
parallel to the front edge of the plate with the flat side
pointing to the left. Insert the wrench (compressing the
spring) until it bottoms out in the carriage. As you rotate
the wrench in either direction, the locking mechanism will
release, allowing the router to be raised or lowered.
Once the router is near the desired position (within 3/8”
or less), re-orient the wrench handle to the original posi-
tion, pointing left and parallel with the front edge of the
plate. This will lock the motor in place and allow for fine
tuning with the thumb wheel.
NOTE: The wrench comes pre-assembled with an assist spring.
This spring is rated to lift most of the weight of the PC-7518 mo-
tor. The spring eliminates the need to hold down the plate while
making course adjustments. The spring can be easily removed by
simply loosening the small set screw in the white plastic foot.
The PRL-V2 also features a brake. For most routers, the
brake isn’t necessary. However if you experience vibra-
tion while routing, the brake will prevent the bit height
from changing on its own. A 1/8” hex key is supplied for
the brake.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BRAKE. A little
pressure is all that is required.
In spite of having a brake, it is imperative to make sure
the vibration isn’t being caused by dirt, dust or rust on
the router bit shank, collet or collet taper. Make sure
these surfaces are completely clean. Apply a small amount of light machine oil to the inside of the
taper before re-assembly. . Run-out typically causes vibration and can lead to premature router bit
failure.
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