JET 708124 User Manual

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Installation Instructions and Parts Manual

XACTA LIFT and Fence Assembly

Models: XLIFT-K or XLIFT-I

JET

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-708124
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision D2 01/2014
www.jettool s.c om Copyright © 2014 JET

Model XLIFT-K (#708124) shown

Warranty and Service

JET, Wilton and Powermatic warrants every product they sell against manufacturers’ defects. If one of our tools
needs service or repair, please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846, 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday
through Friday

Warranty Period
The general warranty lasts for the time period specified in the literature included with your product or on the official
JET, Wilton or Powermatic branded websites.

• JET, Wilton and Powermatic products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the
product. (See chart below)

• Accessories carry a limited warranty of one year from the date of receipt.

• Consumable items are defined as expendable parts or accessories expected to become inoperable within a

reasonable amount of use and are covered by a 90 day limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects.

Who is Covered

This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product from the date of delivery.

What is Co vered

This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the limitations stated below. This warranty
does not cover failures due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear,
improper repair, alterations or lack of maintenance.

Warranty Limitations

Woodworking products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial or industrial purposes default to a
Two Year Warranty. Please contact Technical Service at 1-800-274-6846 for further clarification.

How to Get Technical Support
Please contact Technical Service by calling 1-800-274-6846. Please note that you will be asked to provide pr oof
of initia l p u rch a s e whe n calling. If a product requires further inspection, the Technical Service representative will

explain and assist with any additional action needed. JET, Wilton and Powermatic have Authorized Service Centers
located throughout the United States. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6846
or use th e S ervice Center L ocat or on th e JET, Wilton or Powermatic website.

More Informatio n

JET, Wilton and Powermatic are consistently adding new products. For complete, up-to-date product information,
check with your local distributor or visit the JET, Wilton or Powerm atic website.

How S tate Law Applies

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, subject to applicable state law.

Limitations on This Warranty

JET, WILTON AND POWERMATIC LIMIT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY FOR EACH PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
JET, WILTON AND POWERMATIC SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR
PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM
THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
JET, Wilton and Powermatic sell through distributors only. The specifications listed in JET, Wilton and Powermatic
printed materials and on official JET, Wilton and Powermatic-branded websites are given as general information and
are not binding. JET, Wilton and Powermatic reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those
alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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branded products are not sold in Canada by JPW Industries, Inc.

JET

Product Listing with Warranty Period

90 Days – Parts; Consumable items; Light-Duty Air Tools
1 Year – Motors; Machine Accessories; Heavy-Duty Air Tools; Pro-Duty Air Tools
2 Year – Metalworking Machinery; Electric Hoists, Electric Hoist Accessories
5 Year – Woodworking Machinery
Limited Lifetime – Wilton branded products; JET Parallel clamps; Manual Hoists; Manual Hoist Accessories;
Shop Tools; Warehouse & Dock products; Hand Tools

NOTE: JET, Wilton and Powermatic are divisions of JPW Industries, Inc.. References in this document to JET,
Wilton and/or Powermatic also apply to JP W Indus trie s, Inc., or any of its succe ssors in inte re st to the JET, Wilton
and/or Powermatic brands.

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Table of Contents

Warranty and Service ............................................................................................................................................ 2

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Mounting your Router to the XACTA LIFT ............................................................................................................ 4

Leveling the XACTA LIFT ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Mounting the Deluxe Fence Assembly .................................................................................................................. 5

Using Your XACTA LIFT ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Modification for Height Adjustment Tension .......................................................................................................... 8

Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................................ 9

XACTA Lift Deluxe Fence Assembly .................................................................................................... 9

XACTA Lift Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 10 

XACTA Lift Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 11 

Router Hole Patterns ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Making a Cut-out for the XACTA LIFT ................................................................................................................ 13

The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of
continuous impr ov ement, JET reserves t he right to change specifications at any t ime and without prior
notice, without incurring obligati ons.

Unpacking

Disconnect the t abl e saw from the power sou rce before attempting any assembl y

or adjustment. Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

Contents of the 708124 XACTA
LIFT (XLIFT-K) shipping carton:

1 XACTA LIFT (XLIFT-K)
1 Adjustment Handle
1 Phenolic Insert 1-1/ 2"
1 Insert Wrench
1 5/32 Hex Wrench
1 1/8 Hex Wrench
10 1/4-28 Socket Set Screws
1 Starting Pin
1 Aluminum Fence Bracket
2 Aluminum Fence Extensions
2 MDF Sub Fences
1 Hardware Package
2 Fence Clamping Knobs
2 Guard Clamping Knobs
1 Plastic Fence Guard
1 Assembly Instructions
1 Warranty Registration Car d

Contents of XACT A LIFT
(XLIFT-I) shipping c art on:

1 XACTA LIFT
1 Adjustment Handle
1 Insert Wrench
1 Phenolic Insert 1-1/ 2"
1 5/32 Hex Wrench
1 1/8 Hex Wrench
10 1/4-28 Socket Set Screws
1 Starting Pin
1 Assembly Instructions
1 Warranty Registration Car d

Tools required to mount your
router to the XACTA LIFT ( XLIFT ­K), or XACTA LIFT (XLIFT-I):

1 Screwdriver

Tools requir ed for adjustment:
1 7/16" Open End Wrench

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Mounting your Router to the XACTA LIFT

1. Turn your XACTA LIFT upside down on the
table. With the 5/32 hex wrench supplied,
remove the four 1/4-20 x 1 flat head cap
screws (Fig. 1) and remove the aluminum
carriage plate. (NOTE: If the screws are
blocked, crank the XACTA LIFT with the
adjustment handle until all four screws are
exposed.)

5. See section Router Hole Patterns for a series
of drawings of the master ring with the holes
shaded solid to match many dif ferent routers.
Locate your router and then locate t he proper
holes in the master ring using the drawing as
an aid. With a felt tip marker or pencil, mark a
line on the master ring for each hole that you
will be using for your router.

6. With the holes marked on the master ring,
place the master ring on the base of your
router and rotate it to line up the correct holes
in your router. Don't worry about handle
location at this point as that can be set when
the master ring is re-attached to the aluminum
carriage plate.

7. The master ring is 1/4" thick and may prevent
your screws that come with your router from
engaging your router sufficiently. If this is the
case, source longer flat head screws from your
local hardware or automotive parts supplier.
Wit h the scr ew s yo u re m ove d f ro m your r o uter
(or the longer screws which you acquired)
attach the master ring to your router (Fig. 3).
Lightly secure the screws at first to ensure that
the master ring will locate in the center of your
router, and then tigh ten securely.

Figure 1

2. Remove the master ring from the carriage
plate, by first removing the six 1/4-20 x 3/4 flat
head machine screws that secure the
clamping brackets to the aluminum carriage
plate (Fig. 2).

Figure 2

3. Remove the sub-base and screws that attach
the sub-base to your router. NOTE: If your
sub-base cannot be removed, just remove t he
screws that will be used to attach your router
to the master ring.

Figure 3

8. You must now re-attach the master ring to the
aluminum carriage plate. With the carriage
plate upside down in front of you, slide the
master ring with router attached into place to
engage the recess of the carriage plate (Fig.

4).

4. Lay the master ring on a flat surface wit h the
countersunk holes and the engraving facing
upwards and with the engraved "T" to the
top and the engraved "B" to the bottom.

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1. Remove the master ring from the carriage
plate (see step #2 above) and place it
engraved side down.

2. Center your router's sub-base onto the master
ring, and rotate the sub-base until there is
minimal interference with any of the pre-drilled
holes in the ring.

3. Clamp the sub-base to the master ring and
use the sub-base holes as a template to drill
the holes into the master ring. Use a bit slightly
larger than your sub-base screws.

Figure 4

9. At this point, take note of the handle location
and on/off switch to ensure they are in the best
location for use. You can rotate the router at
this point to have it in the best possible
location for use. Once satisfied with the router
location, place one of the clamping brackets
into the correct location and feed one of the
1/4-20 x 3/4" flat head screws from under the
aluminum carriage plate and thread into the
clamping bracket. Repeat this step for the
other five clamping brackets.

10. Once the brackets are in place, securely
tighten the six 1/4-20 x 3/4" screws.

11. Using the 1/4-20 x 1" flat head screws
(removed in step 1), re-install the carriage to
the XACTA LIFT (Fig. 5). NOTE: Use the
socket head cap screws as locating pins for
easier installation of the carriage.

4. Remove the clamps and flip the master ring
over so the engraved side with the "T" and "B"
is now face u p.

5. Countersink the holes to suit the router's flat
head screws. (NOTE: If the router you are
mounting does not have flat head screws
holding the sub-base, then source flat head
screws that match at a local supplier.)

6. Continue the assembly process according to
the instructions under Mounting Your Router.

Leveling the XACTA LIFT

Included with your XACTA LIFT are ten 1/4-28 set
screw s a nd 1 /8 he x wr e nch. T he se set sc re ws c a n
be used to level your XACTA LIFT to the table;
thread the set screws into the ten tapped holes in
your XACTA LIFT from above using the 1/8 hex
wrench provided (Fig. 6).

Figure 5

Your router should now be installed onto the
XACTA LIFT.

NOTE: It is unlikely that your router will not fit one
of the hole patterns on the master ring. How ever, if
it will not match, new holes will have to be drilled.
Proceed as follows:

Figure 6

Mounting the Deluxe Fence Assembly

1. Take the three button head Phillips screws and
put one through each hole on the vertical side
of the aluminum fence support (Fig. 7). There
are three holes on each side of the fence
support; do one side at a time. Start the
square nuts on each screw. Do not tighten,
leave loose for installation.

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Figure 7

2. Take one fence extension assembly and install
onto the fence support (Fig. 8). The holes are
staggered for easy installation.

Figure 8

3. Slide assembly along the fence support until it
stops at the fence guard bridge (Fig. 9).
Securely fasten the screws.

Figure 10

NOTE: The MDF Subfences can be mounted
either on the left or right but the screws should
be closest to the center of the fence once
installed (Fig. 11).

The sub-fence is adjusted by loosening the
two flat head screws on the front of each MDF
board. Once loosened, slide the board to the
desired opening. Securely tighten the flat head
screws.

Figure 11

6. Mount the adjustable fence guard to the bridge
on the fence bracket with the two fence guard
knobs (Fig. 12).

Figure 9

4. Take the remaining three button head Phillips
screw and perform steps 1, 2 and 3 on the
other side of the fence support.

5. Install the 1/4-20 x 1 flat head screws and
square nuts into the holes in the MDF
Subfences, leaving clearance under the nuts.
Mount the Subfence by sliding the nuts into the
T-Slot of the fence extension (Fig. 10).

Figure 12

7. Mount the assembled fence to the main plate
of the XACTA LIFT with one fence knob in
each of the threaded holes in the top corners
of the plate (Fig. 13).

Figure 13

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8. The vacuum attachment is sized to accept
standard 2-1/4" vacuum hose or a dust
collector adaptor JET Part #JW1000 (see your
local JET dealer for adaptors). To install hose
on the vacuum attachment, press nozzle down
slightly on the flexible arms and pivot inward
(Fig. 14).

Figure 14

Using Your XACTA LIFT

Figure 16

3. Bring the bit flush to the table top.

4. To raise your router, turn the adjustment
handle clockwise; to lower turn the adjustment
handle counterclockwise. Keep in mind that
one complete revolution of the adjustment
handle equals 0.050" or 1/20". See Fig. 17.

Always turn off and

disconnect router from power source before
making any height adju st ment.

1. Depending on the size of the router bit you are
using it may be desirable to use an insert r ing
to reduce the size of the opening. To install the
insert ring place the insert into the opening of
the main plate, then with the insert wrench turn
counterclockwise to tighten (then remove the
insert wrench). See Fig. 15.

Figure 17

5. Make the desired height adjustment. When
your adjustment is complete, remove the
adjustable handle.

6. A starting pin is provided to assist in certain
freehand operations when the fence is not
used. Thread the pin into the router plate with
a screwdriver (Fig. 18).

Figure 15

2. With the router bit installed, place the
adjustment handle into access port in the main
plate (Fig. 16).

Figure 18

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Modification for Height Adjustment Tension

Disconnect router from

power source!

The height adjustment tension is set at the factory;
however, if you find the tension is too loose and the
router's height adjustment moves when routing,
then modification is as follows:

1. Turn your XACTA LIFT upside down on a table
(Fig. 19).

Figure 20

3. Rotate the brass anti-backlash nut so it
tightens against the rubber washer (Fig. 21).
NOTE: A drop of oil on the rubber washer
eases the rotation of the brass nut against the
washer.

Figure 19

2. W ith a 7/16 open end wrench, loosen the 1/4­20 hex nut (Fig. 20). Then back out the set
screw with the 1/8 hex wrench.

Figure 21

4. Make certain when you have finished
tightening the brass anti-backlash nut that one
of the slots on the nut is centered to the set
screw. This ensures that the set screw will
protrude into the slot of the anti-backlash nut.
See Fig. 21.

5. Snug the set screw, then tighten the 1/4-20
hex nut (that you loosened in step 2).

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Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are listed on the followi ng pages. To order parts or reach our service departm ent, call 1­800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.jettools.com). Having the
Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly
and accurately.

XACTA Lift Deluxe Fence Assembly

Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty

.................. 708125F .................... XACTA-LIF T Deluxe Fence (Items 1 thru 13) ................................................ 1

1 ................ XLIFT-M0026 ............ Fence Clamping Knobs ................................. ................................................ 2

2 ................ XLIFT-E0040 ............. Button Head Screw ........................................ 1/4-20 x 1/2" ............................ 6

3 ................ XLIFT-E0032 ............. Aluminum Fence Bracket......................2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 3/16" x 14" .............. 1

4 ................ XLIFT-M0039 ............ Fence Guard .................................................. 1/8 Polycarbon ate ................... 1

5 ................ XLIFT-M0028 ............ Guard Clamping Knob ................................... ................................................ 2

6 ................ XLIFT-E0030 ............. Aluminum Fence Extension ........................... 7/16" x 2-1/2" x 7" ................... 2

7 ................ XLIFT-F0028 ............. Square Nut..................................................... 1/4-20 .................................... 10

8 ................ XLIFT-M0040 ............ MDF Sub Fences ........................................... 3/4" x 2-1/2" x 10-3/4" ............. 2

9 ................ XLIFT-F0017 ............. Flat Head Screws .......................................... 1/4- 20 x 1" ............................... 4

10 .............. XLIFT-E0032A .......... Plastic Dus t Collector Connector ................... ................................................ 1

11 .............. TS-081A032 .............. Pan Head Phillips Machine Screw ................. #6-32 x 1/2 .............................. 4

12 .............. XLIFT-E0032B .......... Aluminu m Safety Guard Bracket ................... ................................................ 1

13 .............. TS-081A012 .............. Pan Head Phillips Machine Screw ................. #6-32 x 1/4 .............................. 2

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XACTA Lift Assembly

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XACTA Lift Assembly

Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty

1 ................ XLIFT-F0001 ............. Flat Head Cap Screw........................................ 1/4-20 x 3/4 ........................ 28

2 ................ XLIFT-P0003-1.......... Aluminum Main Plate ........................................ 14-3/4 x 11-3/4 x 1/4 ............ 1

3 ................ XLIFT-S0001-1.......... Steel Side Supports .......................................... 1/2 x 1/2 x 13-1/4 ................. 2

4 ................ XLIFT-E0001-1.......... Aluminum Shaft Mounting Block ....................... 1 x 1-1/2 x 10.1 .................... 1

5 ................ XLIFT-F0002 ............. Socket Head Cap Screw................................... 1/4-20 x 7/8 ............ .............. 4

6 ................ XLIFT-M0001 ............ Steel Drive Pulley Spindle ................................ ............................................. 1

7 ................ XLIFT-M0006 ............ Bronze Flange Bearing ..................................... 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 ...................... 1

8 ................ XLIFT-E0001-2.......... Drive Pulley Mounting Block ............................. 1 x 1-1/2 x 2 ......................... 1

9 ................ XLIFT-M0011 ............ Rubber Timing Belt ........................................... 130 XL x 3/8......................... 1

10 .............. XLIFT-M0005 ............ Drive Pulley (Delrin) .......................................... 20 XL x 3/8........................... 1

11 .............. XLIFT-M0009 ............ Bronze Sleeve Bearing ..................................... 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 ...................... 4

12 .............. XLIFT-F0005 ............. Flat Head Cap Screw........................................ 1/4-20 x 1 ............................. 4

13 .............. XLIFT-E0001-3.......... Aluminum Bearing Mounts................................ 1 x 1-1/2 x 4 ......................... 2

14 .............. XLIFT-S0002-1.......... Steel Carriage Nut ............................................ 3/4 x 1 x 1-1/2 ...................... 1

15 .............. XLIFT-F0003 ............. Ny lon Insert Lock Nut ....................................... 1/2-20................................... 1

16 .............. XLIFT-E0002-1.......... Aluminum Carriage Bracket .............................. 3/8 x 3 x 8-1/2 ...................... 1

17 .............. XLIFT-F0006 ............. Half Dog Pt. Set Screw (Anti-Backlash)............ 1/4-20 x 1 ............................. 1

18 .............. XLIFT-M0012 ............ Rubber Washer................................................. 1/2 x 1-1/16 x .093 ............... 1

19 .............. XLIFT-M0003 ............ Brass Anti-Backlash Nut ................................... 1 x .450 x 1/2-20 .................. 1

20 .............. XLIFT-M0004 ............ Threaded Pulley (Delrin) ................................... 20 XL w/ 1/2-20.................... 1

21 .............. XLIFT-F0004 ............. Socket Head Cap Screw................................... 1/4-20 x 1 ............................. 4

22 .............. XLIFT-S0001-2.......... Carriage Mounting Block .................................. 1/2 x 1/2 x 3 Steel ................ 2

23 .............. XLIFT-E0002-2.......... Aluminum Carriage Gusset............................... 3/8 x 2-1/2 x 3 ...................... 2

24 .............. XLIFT-P0002 ............. Aluminum Carriage Plate .................................. 7.9 x 8-1/2 x 3/16 ................. 1

25 .............. XLIFT-M0007 ............ Bronze Thrust Washer ...................................... 9/16 x 1-1/4 x 1/16 thk ......... 1

26 .............. XLIFT-M0042 ............ Carriage Lead Screw ........................................ ............................................. 1

27 .............. XLIFT-M0008 ............ Bronze Flange Bearing ..................................... 1/2 x 5/8 x 3/4 Lg ................. 1

28 .............. XLIFT-M0017-1 ......... Phenolic Insert Ring.......................................... 1-1/2 hole opening ............... 1

29 .............. XLIFT-M0016-1 ......... Insert Wrench ................................................... ............................................. 1

30 .............. XLIFT-M0018 ............ Lift Handle (Arboron) ........................................ ............................................. 1

31 .............. XLIFT-M0015 ............ Hex Key ............................................................ 1/4 ........................................ 1

32 .............. XLIFT-F0007 ............. Socket Head Cap Screw................................... 1/4-20 x 1-1/4....................... 1

33 .............. XLIFT-M0041-1 ......... Phenolic Lift Handle Knob ................................ 1/4" Cored Hole ................... 1

34 .............. XLIFT-P0009 ............. Master Ring ...................................................... ............................................. 1

35 .............. XLIFT-P0011 ............. Master Ring Clamp ........................................... ............................................. 6

36 .............. XLIFT-F0008 ............. Oval Point Socket Set Screw ............................ 1/4-28 x 1/4 ........................ 10

37 .............. XLIFT-P0012 ............. Starter Pin ......................................................... ............................................. 1

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Router Hole Patterns

The following is a serie s of hole patter ns for various routers as noted in Step 5 of "Mounting Your Router."
Locate the name and correct model number of your router and then locate the holes in the master ring. With a
felt tip marker or pencil mark a line on the master ring for each hole you will be using for your router.

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Router Hole Patterns (continued)

Making a Cut-out for the XACTA LIFT

Extension tables are available from JET that mount to a table saw and contain an opening designed specifically
for the XACTA LIFT. If you wish to make your own opening in a table, turn the XACTA LIFT plate over, and use
it as a template to draw the lines for the cutout. Be sure to rou t a r ecess 3/8” deep, or slightly deeper.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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LaVergne, Tennessee 37086

Phone: [phone]

www.jettools.com

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