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- Page 1 PLATINUM SERIES 16-43 LATHE MLA0230-175 OPERATING MANUAL 17101 Murphy Avenue. Irvine, California 92614 www.lagunatools.com 800.234.1976...
- Page 2 Dear Woodworker: Thank you for your purchase and welcome to the Laguna Tools group of discriminating woodworkers. I understand that you have a choice of where to purchase your machines and appreciate the confidence you have in our products. Every machine sold by Laguna Tools has been carefully designed and well thought through from a woodworker’s perspective.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Page number Safety Rules Limited Warranty Noise emission Specification sheet Receiving your machine Introduction to Lathes Parts of the Lathe Where to locate your machine Unpacking your machine Assembly and setup Maintenance and troubleshooting Exploded view drawings Electrical drawing... -
Page 4: Safety Rules
Safety Rules. As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with the operation and use. Using it with caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. If you have any questions relative to the installation and operation, do not use the equipment until you have contacted your supplying distributor. -
Page 5: Limited Warranty
We will repair or replace, without charge, any parts determined by Laguna Tools, Inc. to be a manufacturer's defect. We require the defective item/part to be returned to Laguna Tools. In the event the item/part is determined to be damaged due to lack of maintenance, cleaning or misuse/abuse, the customer will be responsible for the cost to replace the item/part, plus all related shipping charges. -
Page 6: Noise Emission
Noise emission. Notes concerning noise emission : Given that there exists a relationship between noise level and exposure times, measurement is not precise enough to determine the need for supplementary precautions. The factors affecting the true level of exposure to operators are clearly the amount of time exposed, the characteristics of the working environment, such as other sources of dust and noise, etc., for example, adjacent machines - in other words, the level of ambient noise. -
Page 7: Receiving Your Machine
All damage must be noted on the delivery documents and signed by you and the delivery driver. You must then contact the seller [Laguna Tools] as soon as practical. If damage is found after delivery, contact the seller as soon as is practical. - Page 8 Lathe bed. The bed is a machined heavy casting. Lathe bed Lathe legs. The Legs are cast iron, and their heavy construction gives the machine a low center of gravity, and ensures that it is very stable. Head stock Legs Head stock.
- Page 9 Tool rest. The tool rest can be moved to any position on the lathe bed and locked to suit the job in hand. Electrical system. The electrical control system is housed inside the head stock, and a power cord with a 3 pin 110V plug is provided.
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Page 10: Where To Locate Your Machine
Where to locate your machine. Before you remove your machine from the packaging, select the area where you will use your machine. There are no hard and fast rules for its location, but below are a few guidelines: 1. There should be an area at the front of the machine suitable for comfortable working. - Page 11 Remove sides Remove clamping bolts 3. Remove the bolts that secure the legs to the bed of the machine. If you do not have a lifting hoist or forklift, you may find it easer to remove the bolts that secure the legs together, and remove one leg at a time. Note: The legs are heavy, and you must use caution when removing the fixing bolts.
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Page 12: Assembly And Setup
Assembly and setup. The machine comes mostly assembled. You will have to assemble only the legs and the tool rest to the bed of the machine. Note: It is recommended that the head stock be removed from the bed of the lathe to ease assembly [Covered later in the manual]. - Page 13 Headstock Adjust the headstock clamp nut until the locking handle locking handle secures the headstock. Locate the headstock so that the casting is level with the back edge of the bed. This will allow the maximum amount of the bed to be used.
- Page 14 Cleaning the machine. Remove the rust protection grease with WD 40 or a similar solvent. It is important that you remove all the grease and relubricate with a Teflon- based lubricant. Teflon has fewer tendencies to attract sawdust, and cause clogging.
- Page 15 Note. Do not leave the removal shaft in the head stock with the machine running. Fitting the face plate. Reverse the removal procedure, described earlier. Removal shaft Head stock controls. Head stock clamp leaver. The head stock clamp lever Head stock allows the head stock to be clamp lever released and moved to any...
- Page 16 On- off switch On-off switch. The on-off switch activates or deactivates the motor. The switch is provided with a safety pull-out. With the yellow pull-out removed, the switch is deactivated. Variable speed. Safety pull out The lathe has a variable speed system that utilizes two variable diameter pulleys.
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Page 17: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Tail stock The tail stock can be moved to any position on the bed of the lathe. To move the tail stock, unlock the locking handle, slide the tail stock to the required position and lock. The tail stock spindle can be extended and retracted by rotating the handle located at the back of the tail stock. - Page 18 Troubleshooting. Lathe will not start. 1. Check that the start switch is in the correct position. 2. Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet. 3. Check that the electrical supply is on [reset the breaker]. 4.
- Page 19 Machine vibrates. 1. Machine not level on the floor. Re-level the machine ensuring that it has no movement. 2. Damaged drive belt. Replace the belt. 3. Job is not balanced. Change to a slower speed and/or balance the job. 4. Damaged pulley. Replace the pulley.
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Page 20: Exploded View Drawings
Part No Description Size Description Size Part No Screw M5X8 Angular setting assembly Cover – motor Special Screw Hex screw M8X30 Index Bracket Washer Clamp Motor Pin-injection “C” ring “C'' ring Lever Screw Handle M8x25 Motor Pulley Set, L&R Screw “C”... - Page 21 Screw M5x12 Screw M4x12...
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Page 22: Electrical Drawing
LIMITED WARRANTY New woodworking machines sold by Laguna Tools carry a one-year warranty effective from the date of shipping. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machine sold to be free of manufacturers’ defective workmanship, parts and materials. We will repair or replace, without charge, any parts determined by Laguna Tools, Inc.
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