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Sewing Machine Lift Operating Instructions Effective June 2020

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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: READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS READILY AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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> Before using this product, review and verify that all tools to be used with it have safety equipment installed and are in proper working order as defined by the tool’s owner’s manual.

> 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).

> The user assumes all risk and responsibility for the proper and safe use of this product and for ensuring product suitability for the intended application.

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Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

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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 WorksBefore 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 PositionsThe 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 LiftThe 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.

Check Rockler.com for updates. If you have further questions, pleasecontact our Technical Support Department at 1-800-260-9663 or support@rockler.com

Keep fingers clear of opening when raising platform.

Flat-Bed Position

Free-Arm Position

Top View

211⁄16"

125⁄8"

105⁄8"

Carriage Supports

InsertMachine arm 1/16" to 1/8" above insert

Non-slip pad on mounting platform Mounting

platform

8mm Nut Height Adjustment Stop