Rockler 69191 User manual

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Sewing Machine Lift Operating Instructions
Effective June 2020

2BP1219
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
This product is designed only for specific applications as defined in the instructions and should not be modified or used for
any manner not described in these instructions. Use only recommended accessories. Before using the Sewing Machine Lift:
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>Do not use this product until you have read and are
confident you understand:
• Product Specific Safety Warnings (p. 3);
• Operating the Sewing Lift (p. 3);
• Installing Platform (p. 4).
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safe use of this product and for ensuring product suitability for
the intended application.
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making any adjustments or changing accessories;
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product if you are in any way impaired by medications,
alcohol, drugs or fatigue;
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• Dress appropriately. Secure loose clothing, remove all
jewelry and tie up long hair before using this product;
• ALWAYS wear safety glasses, hearing protection
and respiratory protection that complies with
NIOSH/OSHA/ANSI safety standards;
• Use dust collection tools and dust face masks to
reduce exposure to dust;
• Use safety equipment such as featherboards, push
sticks and push blocks, etc., when appropriate;
• Maintain proper footing at all times and do not overreach;
• Do NOT force woodworking tools.
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PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
The new air lift can be adjusted to fit most
free-arm sewing machines.
How the Sewing Lift Works
Before beginning the installation process, it will help to
understand how to operate the Sewing Machine Lift (because
you will need to raise and lower it during installation).
Three Set Positions
The Sewing Machine Lift has three set positions; the Middle or
Flat-Bed Position can be adjusted slightly by moving the middle
height-adjustment stop, which is secured with 8mm nuts.
• The top Free-Arm Position raises the machine all the way
up, allowing access to the free arm on sewing machines with
that functionality to allow the sewer to manipulate fabric more
easily around and under the needle.
• The middle Flat-Bed Position sets the sewing machine so
that the top of the free arm or the machine’s bed is between
1/16" and 1/8" above the tabletop surface of the cabinet. An
insert available at sewing machine dealers might be needed
to fill in areas around the free-arm.
• In the bottom Storage Position, the machine is fully retracted
into the cabinet.
Operating the Lift
The Sewing Machine Lift has three set positions; the Middle or
Flat-Bed Position can be adjusted slightly by moving the middle
height-adjustment stop, which is secured with 8mm nuts.
• To lower the lift, place both hands on the sewing machine
and, using your body weight, push the machine downward to
the desired position.
• To raise the lift, exert slight downward pressure on the head
of the machine to release the lift and allow it to rise.
It is very difficult to adjust the lift to suit various weights of
sewing machines. If your sewing machine is light, then you
will require a little more effort to push the machine to the storage
position, but it should come up quite easily. If it is heavy, then it
will be easy to push to the storage position, but you may need to
assist the lift to raise the machine over the last inch or two.
> The Sewing Machine Lift MUST be mounted to solid wood
no less than 3/4” thick in a structurally sound cabinet capable
of supporting its weight and the weight of the sewing machine.
> The Sewing Machine Lift MUST be mounted with a
minimum of six #10 screws (not included) of an
appropriate length for the material to which the lift
is being attached.
> At a minimum, mounting screws MUST be driven through
the lift’s four rear-facing mounting holes into the back of
the cabinet and through either the two top-facing holes
into the underside of the tabletop or the two bottom-facing
mounting holes into a support rail.
>Maximum weight capacity: 50 lbs.
> To reduce the chance of injury, keep fingers clear of opening when raising
the platform of the Sewing Lift.
Three Set Positions
191⁄4"
91⁄2"
2" to 5"
Adjustable
71⁄2"
141⁄2"
maximum
Free-Arm
Position
Flat-Bed
Position
Storage
Position

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Installing Platform
1. Mount the Sewing Machine Lift to solid wood no less than
3/4" thick in a structurally sound cabinet capable of supporting
the weight of both the lift and the sewing machine. Use a
minimum of six #10 screws (not included) of an appropriate
length for the material to which the Sewing Machine Lift is
being attached. At a minimum, drive screws through the lift’s
four rear-facing mounting holes into the back of the cabinet
and through either the two top-facing holes into the underside
of the tabletop or the two bottom-facing mounting holes into
a support rail.
2. Make a platform to support your sewing machine on the
Sewing Machine Lift from 3/4"-thick solid wood or plywood.
Make sure that it is large enough to support the machine but
not too large to fit through the opening in your sewing cabinet.
Also, drill a hole or machine a cutout in the platform that will
allow any cords to fit through.
3. Attach the platform to the carriage supports of the Sewing
Machine Lift with fasters of appropriate strength and length
for the platform. Make sure that the platform fits in the
opening and is mounted so that its back edge is at least
211⁄16" from the back edge of the Sewing Machine Lift to
allow clearance for raising and lowering.
4. With the platform mounted, press downward with both hands
until it reaches the middle Flat-Bed Position. (Or, if it is in
the bottom Stored Position, press down on the platform
slightly to release the Sewing Lift to raise it.) Lay a non-slip
pad on the platform.
5. Place the sewing machine on platform and position it as
desired. The use of the non-slip pad between the platform
and machine should eliminate the need for hardware to
attach the machine.
6. To set the middle height adjustment stop so the free arm
or bed of your machine is positioned correctly for the
middle Flat-Bed Position:
A. Note the distance you need to adjust the lift so that the
free arm or machine bed will end up 1/16" to 1/8" above
the level of the cabinet tabletop.
B. Press down on the head of the sewing machine to
release the lift and allow the platform to rise to the
top Free-Arm Position.
C. Loosen the two 8mm nuts on the middle height-adjustment
stop and move it up or down the required amount and
re-tighten the nuts.
D. Press down on the sewing machine with both hands to
return the platform to the middle Flat-Bed Position. If
you have an insert to go around the free arm of your
machine, replace it. Check for proper height of the free
arm or bed of your machine. It should be 1/16" to 1/8"
above tabletop level.
7. Place the cords through the hole or cutout you made in
the platform.
8. To store the machine inside the cabinet, press down to lower
the platform to the bottom Storage Position.
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contact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-260-9663
or [e-mail]
Keep fingers clear of opening when
raising platform.
Flat-Bed Position
Free-Arm Position
Top View
211⁄16"
125⁄8"
105⁄8"
Carriage
Supports
Insert
Machine arm
1/16" to 1/8"
above insert
Non-slip pad on
mounting platform Mounting
platform
8mm Nut Height
Adjustment Stop