Installation Instr uctions and Par t s Manual
XACTA LIFT and Fence A ssembly
Models: XLIFT-K or XLIFT -I
Model XL IFT-K shown
WALTER MEIER (Manuf acturing), Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M- 708124
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision D1 06/2011
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Table of Conte nts
Warranty and Service..........................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................3
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................................3
Mounting your Router to the XACTA LIFT ............................................................................................4
Leveling the XACTA LIFT ....................................................................................................................5
Mounti ng 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 Deluxe Fence 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
continuo us impro vement, Walt er M eier r eser ves the right to change s pecificat ions at any time and without
prior notice, without incurring obligations.
Unpacking
Disconnect t he t able saw from the power sour ce bef or e at t empting any asse mb ly
or adjustment. Failure to comply may cause serious injur y!
Contents of t he XACTA LIFT
(XLIFT- K) shipping carton:
1 XACTA LIFT (XLIFT- K)
1 Adjust m ent Handle
1 Phenolic Insert 1-1/2"
1 Insert Wrench
1 5/32 He x Wrench
1 1/8 He x Wrench
10 1/4-28 Socket Set Screw s
1 Starting Pin
1 Aluminum Fence Bracket
2 Alum in um Fence Ext ensions
2 MDF Sub Fences
1 Hardware Package
2 Fence Cla mpi ng Knobs
2 Guard Cla mping Knobs
1 Plastic Fence Guard
1 Assembly Instructions
1 Warranty Registration Card
Contents of XACTA LI FT
(XLIFT- I) shipping cart on:
1 XACTA LIFT
1 Adjust m ent Handle
1 Insert Wrench
1 Phenolic Insert 1-1/2"
1 5/32 He x Wrench
1 1/8 He x Wrench
10 1/4-28 Socket Set Screw s
1 Starting Pin
1 Assembly Instructions
1 Warranty Registration Card
Tools required to mo unt your
router to t he XACTA LIFT (XLIFTK), or XACTA LIFT (XLIFT-I):
1 Screwdriver
Tools required for adjustment:
1 7/16" Open End Wrench
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Mounting your Route r to the
XACTA LIFT
1. Turn yo ur XACTA LI FT upside down o n t he
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.)
Figure 1
2. Remove the master ring from the carriage
plate, by f irst removing the six 1/4-20 x 3/4
flat head machine screws that secure the
clamping br ackets t o the aluminum carr iage
plate (Fig. 2).
5. See section Router Hole Patterns for a
series of drawings of the master ring with
the holes shaded solid to match many
different routers. Locate your router and
then locate t he proper holes in the master
ring using t he drawing as a n aid. With a felt
tip marker or pencil, mark a line on the
master ring for each hole that you will be
usi ng for your r outer.
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 locatio n at this poi nt as t hat 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 fr om e ngagi ng yo ur r outer sufficiently.
If this is the case, source longer flat head
screws from your local hardware or
automotive parts supplier. With the screws
you removed from your ro uter (or the longer
screws which you acquired) attach the
master ring to your router (Fig. 3). Lightly
secure the screw s at f irst to ens ure that t he
master ri ng wil l locate in the ce nter of your
router, and then tighten securely.
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 the screws that will be used to
attach your router to the master ring.
4. Lay t he master ring o n a flat surface with the
countersunk holes a nd the e ngraving faci ng
upwards and with t he engraved "T" t o the
top and the engr aved "B" to the bot t om.
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) .
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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 i nterference w ith any of t he
pre-dr illed holes in the ring.
3. Cla mp the s ub-base to the master r ing and
use the sub-bas e hol es as a t emplate to dri ll
the holes into the master ring. Use a bit
slightly larger than your sub-base s cr ew s .
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 locatio n for use. Once satisfied with
the router location, place one of the
clamping brackets into the correct location
and feed o ne of t he 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 t he other five cl amp ing
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 t he carriage t o
the XACTA LIFT (Fig. 5). NOTE: Use the
socket head cap scr ews as locat ing pi ns for
easier installation of the carriage.
4. Remove the cla mps and flip the mast er ri ng
over so the engr ave d side with the "T" a nd
"B" is now face up.
5. Co unters i nk t he holes to s uit the r outer's flat
head screws. (NOTE: If the router you are
mounting does not have flat head screws
holding the sub-base, t he n source f lat head
screw s that match at a local supplier.)
6. Co nti nue t he assembly pr oces s accor ding t o
the instructions under Mounting Your
Router.
Leveling the XACTA LIFT
Included with your XACTA LIFT are ten 1/4-28
set screws and 1/8 hex wrench. These set
screw s c an be used to level your XACTA LIFT t o
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 t hat 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 f ollows:
Figure 6
Mounting the Deluxe Fence
Assembl y
1. Take the three button head Phillips screws
and put one through each hole on the
vertical side of the aluminum fe nce s upport
(Fig. 7). There are three holes o n each side
of the fe nce s upport; do o ne side at a t ime.
Start t he 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 stagger ed f or easy installation.
Figure 10
NOTE: The MDF Subfences can be
mounted either on the left or right but the
screw s should be closest to t he center of the
fence once installed (Fig. 11) .
The sub-fence is a djusted by loose ning the
two flat head screws on the front of each
MDF board. O nce loosened, slide t he board
to the desir ed openi ng. Securely t ighten t he
flat head screws.
Figure 11
Figure 8
3. Slide ass embly along the fence support unt il
it stops at the fence guard bridge (Fig. 9).
Securely fasten the screws.
Figure 9
4. Take the remaining three button head
Phillips screw and perf orm steps 1, 2 and 3
on the other side of the fence support.
6. Mount the adjustable fence guard to the
bridge on the fence bracket with the two
fence guard knobs (Fig. 12) .
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 i n the top
corners of the plate (Fig. 13) .
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 S ubfe nce by slidi ng t he nuts
into the T-Slot of the fence extension (Fig.
10).
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Figure 13
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 15
2. With the router bit installed, place the
adjustment handle into access port in the
main plate (Fig. 16) .
Figure 16
3. Bring the bit flush to the table top.
Figure 14
Using Your XACTA LIF T
Always turn off and
disconnect r outer from power source befor e
making any height adjustment.
1. Depe nd ing on the size of the router bit yo u
are using it may be desirable to use an
insert ring to reduce the size of the opening.
To install the insert r ing place the inser t into
the opening of the ma in plate, then wit h the
insert wrench turn counterclockwise to
tighten (then remove the insert wrench). See
Fig. 15.
4. To raise your router, turn the adjustment
handle clockwise; to lower turn the
adjustment handle counterclockwise. Keep
in mind t hat o ne complete re vol utio n of t he
adjustment handle equals 0.050" or 1/20".
See Fig. 17.
Figure 17
5. Make the desired height adjustment. When
your adjustment is complete, remove the
adjustable handle.
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6. A start ing pi n is provided t o assist i n certain
freehand operations when the fence is not
used. Thread the pin into the router plate
with a screwdr iver (Fig. 18) .
Figure 18
Modification for Height
Adjustment T ension
2. With a 7/16 open end wrench, loosen the
1/4-20 hex nut (Fig. 20). Then back o ut t he
set scr ew with the 1/8 hex w r ench.
Figure 20
3. Rotate the brass anti-backlash nut so it
tightens agai nst the rubber washer ( Fig. 21) .
NOTE: A drop of oil on the rubber washer
eases the rotation of the brass nut against
the washer.
Disconnect router from
power source!
The height adjustment tension is set at the
factory; however, if you find the tensio n is too
loose and the router's height adjust ment moves
when routing, then modification is as follows:
1. Turn your XACTA LIFT upside down on a
table (Fig. 19).
Figure 19
Figure 21
4. Make certain when you have finished
tightening the brass anti-backlash nut that
one of the slot s on the nut is center ed to the
set screw. This ensures that the set screw
will p r o trude i nto the slot of the anti-bac klash
nut. See Fig. 21.
5. Snug the set sc rew, then tig hte n t he 1/ 4-20
hex nut (that you loosened in step 2).
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Replacement Parts
Replacement part s ar e listed on t he follow ing pag es . To or der par t s or r eac h our service depart me nt, call
1-800-274-6848, Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.waltermeier.com).
Having the Model Numb er and Serial Number of your machi ne availab le whe n yo u call wi ll allow us to
serve you quickly and accurately.
XACTA Lift Del uxe Fence Assemb ly
Index No. Par t No. Description Size Qty
................ 708125F..................XACTA-LIFT 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 Polycarbonate ................ 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 Dust Collector Connector.......................................................... 1
11 ............ TS-081A032 ............Pan Head P hillips M achine Screw .............#6-32 x 1/2 .......................... 4
12 ............ XLIFT-E0032B .........Aluminum Safety Guard Bracket .......................................................... 1
13 ............ TS-081A012 ............Pan Head P hillips M achine Screw .............#6-32 x 1/4 .......................... 2
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XACTA L ift Assembl y
Index No. Par t 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 Tim i ng 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 ...........Nylon 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 ..........Threade d Pul ley (Delri n) .............................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 P late.............................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 series of hole patterns for various routers as noted i n Step 5 of "M ounting Your Router. "
Locate the name a nd correc t model number of yo ur router and t hen locate t he holes in t he master ring.
With a felt tip marker or pencil mark a li ne on t he mast er ring for eac h hole yo u wil l 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 a n opening designed
specifically f or the XACTA LI FT. I f you wish to make yo ur ow n opening i n a table, t urn t he XACTA LI FT
plate over, and use it as a t emplate to dr aw the lines for the c uto ut. Be sure to r out a recess 3/ 8” deep, or
slightly deeper.
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NOTES
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WALTER MEIER (Manuf acturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Phone: 800-274-6848
www.waltermeier.com
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