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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 woodworkers perspective.
contents Table of Page number Safety Rules Warranty Noise emission Specification sheet Receiving your jointer Introduction to your jointer What you receive with jointer Parts of the jointer Where to locate your jointer Unpacking your jointer Assembly and set up Running &...
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.
Limited Warranty New woodworking machines sold by Laguna Tools carry a one-year warranty from the date of shipping. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machines 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.
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] within 24 hours. Introduction to jointer. The jointer is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s manual in its entirety before assembly or use.
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Additional instructions for the use of the jointer. Like all machines, there is danger associated with the machine. Injury is frequently caused by lack of knowledge or familiarity. Use this machine with respect. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur. 1.
Parts of the jointer. The jointer doe’s not have many parts. The major parts are discussed in this manual. If you are not familiar with the jointer, take the time to read this section and become familiar with the machine. 1.
Note. Never exceed the maximum depth of cut specified for your machine. It is far safer to take many small cuts rather than one large cut. Fence. The fence is used to keep the job square to the cutter head and is also used to produce angle cuts on the edges of panels.
Unpacking your machine. To unpack your machine, you will need tin snips, knife and a wrench. 1. Using the tin snips, cut the banding that is securing the machine to the Pallet [if fitted]. WARNING: EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED BECAUSE THE BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY.
4. Remove the body from the box and remove the parts that are packed inside the body. Assembly & set up. Mobility kit. Mobility clamp screw Mobility wheel The mobility wheels come pre-fitted to the base of the machine. The wheels are locked by tightening the clamp screws on the outside of the body.
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Fitting the jointer to the body. Jointer on base Fixing bolts special 1. Remove the side panels from the body. 2. There are 3 slots on the top of the body. The jointer must be placed on top of the body and lined up with the slots.
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Fitting the drive belts. Motor pulley Cover Cutter head pulley Adjusting bolt 1. Remove the cover and side panel. 2. Loosen the motor adjusting bolts. Move the motor to the top of the slots and clamp. 3. Fit the belts over the motor and cutter pulleys. 4.
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Connecting the dust collection. Assemble the dust hose connector to the body of the jointer as shown. Connect a 4” flexible hose between the dust hose connector and your dust collector. Once fitted pull on the hose to ensure that the connection is tight. Note.
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Fitting the cutter guard. Cutter guard Allen key sprung pin The cutter guard fits into a hole in the in-feed table. It is sprung loaded to ensure that it will move back across the cutter after the job passes to the out feed table. When assembling the cutter guard, ensure that the spring is tensioned and that the pin is touching the casting as shown.
If you need a longer cable than that supplied on the machine, you can connect a new cable into the internal power termination. Note. The machine is not normally supplied with an electrical plug, as the type of plug will be dependent on the installation. Running and adjusting the machine.
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adjusted, slippage may accrue and this will cause early belt failure. There should be a 3/16” deflection when the belt is pressed with moderate finger pressure. Note. To access the motor and drive belts, remove the side panel. Note. Disconnect the power to the machine prior to conducting machine adjustments or repairs.
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take all the teeth out and clean both the teeth and the mating surfaces again. This is very frustrating, and a waste of time. Take your time and ensure that you are very thorough with cleaning. 3. Lower the tooth into the cutter head and clamp with the allen key. Note.
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2. Adjust the stop screw so that it touches the back of the fence, and lock in position with the lock nut. 3. Unlock the fence and move. Move the fence back to the 45 degree stop and lock in position. Check that the fence is at 45 degrees. If the fence is not at 45 degrees, readjust.
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2. Clean the motor compartment and the motor to ensure that the motor cooling fins work efficiently. 3. Generally inspect the machine for damage and loose or warn parts. Note. It is recommended that you use a Teflon based lubricant. Drive belt replacement.
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Lubricating the machine. Note. All the bearings are sealed for life and do not require lubrication. If a bearing is noisy, do not try to re lubricate, but replace it. Note. It is recommended that you use a Teflon based lubricant as it tends to dry and therefore will attract less saw dust and dirt.
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Loud noise coming from 1. Drive belts are 2. Replace drive belts machine. damaged. Tables are hard to 1. Table spindles are 1. Clean and lubricate adjust. tight. spindles. Excessive snipe. 1. Out feed table is too 1. Re set out feed table (gouge in the end low.
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3. Worn cutter head 3. Replace cutter head bearings. bearings. Shiny finish. 1. Teeth are blunt. 1. Rotate/replace teeth. 2. Too fine a cut. 2. Increase the depth of cut. Chip marks, random 1. Chips not removed 1. Use a dust collection pattern.
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