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- Page 1 Pro Series 4, 6 & 9 Panelsaw Manual 17101 Murphy Avenue, Irvine, CA 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 Table Saws Parts of the Table Saw Where to locate your machine Unpacking your machine Assembly and setup Using and adjusting the machine Maintenance and troubleshooting Electrical drawing Exploded view drawings and parts lists... -
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
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. -
Page 6: Noise Emission
Noise emission. Notes concerning noise emission: Given that there exists a relationship between noise level and exposure times, it 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, other sources of dust and noise, etc. - Page 7 Note:- When using a scoring blade, the machine will only accept a 10” main blade...
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Page 8: Specification Sheet
4” / 2 ¾” 4” / 2 ¾” deg. with out scoring Note:- The first part of this manual covers the Pro Sliding Tablesaw [4 foot]. The Pro Series 6ft & 9ft Sliding are covered at the end of the manual. -
Page 9: 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] within 24. Introduction to Table Saws. This Table Saw is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s... -
Page 10: Parts Of The Table Saw
Parts of the Table Saw. The major parts are discussed in this manual. If you are not familiar with the table saw take the time to read this section and become familiar with the machine. 1. Body. 2. Dust collection port. 3. - Page 11 Trunnion. The trunnion assembly is attached to the cabinet. It is of heavy cast iron construction. It houses the motor, saw spindle, riving knife, tilt mechanism, scoring mechanism and vertical movement adjustment. This is the heart for your saw. The advantage of attaching the trunnion to the case rather than the table is that its weight is supported by the cabinet and will not twist or distort the table.
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Page 12: Where To Locate Your Machine
Miter fence. The miter fence is manufactured from heavy-duty gauge aluminium extrusion. It is supplied with a flip stop. It can be set at any angle and has built-in stops for 90 and 45 degrees. Where to locate your machine. Before you remove your machine from the pallet, select the area where you will use your machine. - Page 13 What you will receive with your machine. Side table Extension table Sliding table Fence bars Fence extrusion Side table Clamp...
- Page 14 Cover Tools, etc Fence body 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 as Teflon has less tendency to attract sawdust and cause clogging.
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Page 15: Assembly And Setup
Assembly and setup. Motor transport bracket. Remove the red motor support, transport bracket. This will allow the trunnion to be moved vertically and angularly. Fit the extension table. 1. Fit the support leg to the table. 2. Attach the table to the rear of the cast-iron main table, but do not fully tighten the clamping bolts. - Page 16 Fitting the cover. Fit the cover to the hinge points below the extension table. Fence assembled Fence bar Fence scale Cover Fitting the fence. 1. Fit the fence scale to the side of the main table. 2. Remove a nut, flat washer and spring washer from each threaded rod on the fence bar.
- Page 17 the 2 main table nuts snug. Do not tighten the extension table nut. 6. Slide the fence body onto the bar and rest on the main table. 7. Slide the aluminium extrusion onto the fence body and clamp in position with the clamping handle.
- Page 18 11. Recheck that the gap under the extrusion is still parallel and fully tighten the nuts on the main table. 12.Tighten the nuts that clamp the bar to the extension table, making sure that you do not distort the extension table. Adjusting the fence scale.
- Page 19 Fitting the sliding table. T bolt Locking handle 1. Fit the T bolts into the slot on the underside of the sliding table. 2. Ensure that the table is locked. 3. Lower the table onto the machine while guiding the T bolts into the slots [in the black steel blocks], and locate the socket head screws into the slots on the machine.
- Page 20 7. Unlock the table and check that it runs smoothly from end to end. 8. Using a straight edge, check that the sliding table is level with the main table [The main table should be 0 in to 0.004 in lower than the sliding table]. The table comes factory-set, but should adjustment be required, jacking screws are provided in the black steel block.
- Page 21 4. Refit the clamping disc, nut and tighten. Note:- Remove the spindle lock rod. Fitting the riving knife. The machine comes with the clamping block fully Spindle locking rod tightened. You will have to loosen the clamp enable the riving knife to be fitted. 1.
- Page 22 It is recommended that you fit a dust extraction pipe to the guard. Safety switch. There is a safety micro-switch at the side of the dust extraction area that is engaged by the blade cover. This micro-switch removes power from the motors when the guard is opened for access to the blades.
- Page 23 with the straight edge to ensure that no movement has taken place during clamping. To level the scoring plate. Loosen the clamping screws and adjust up/down checking the level with a straight edge. Once level, retighten the clamping screws and recheck with the straight edge to ensure that no movement has taken place during clamping.
- Page 24 Fitting the straight-line rip stop The straight line rip stop is fitted at the end of the table and is used in cutting stock that has no straight edges such as ruff-cut planks. The stop is fitted into the T slot and clamped in position with the clamping knob.
- Page 25 2. Check that the table is level with the top of the sliding table with a straight edge. If the table needs adjustment, loosen the clamp. 3. Loosen the lock nuts on the eccentric studs and rotate with an allen key until the table is level.
- Page 26 2. Release the 90-degree stop pin by twisting the round knob located under the table until it drops into the slot. The pin is on an eccentric and can be adjusted by loosening the clamp and rotating. 3. Push the extrusion so that it touches the pin and clamp.
- Page 27 Note: When not using the 90 degree stops, pull down and twist the knob so that the pin is lower than the top of the table . Fine-tuning the miter fence. Several methods are acceptable to fine-tune the fence, but we have found that the following is a very practical way to achieve a square panel: 1.
- Page 28 Move the fence to the other set of holes and repeat the procedure. Fitting the miter gauge for angular cuts. Fit the extrusion to the center hole and the slot. Note: Ensure that the 90-degree pins are in the down position. Move to the required angle and clamp both knobs.
- Page 29 Note- It has no stops, etc. fitted as it is used for Main isolation switch. support only. Electrical connection. Note: the machine is not supplied with an electrical plug, as the type of plug will be dependent on the installation. A qualified electrician must carry out the electrical installation.
- Page 30 8. Make sure that the guards are in place and use them at all times. The guards protect you from coming in contact with the blade. 9. Make sure that the saw blade teeth point in the correct direction. 10. Stop the machine before removing the scrap piece from the table. 11.
- Page 31 11. If the safety switch fails to operate correctly, do not use the machine until the fault has been corrected. 12. Start the machine by pressing the green start switch. 13. Press the green scoring blade switch. 14. With the machine running [no blades fitted], operate the red emergency stop switch by pressing toward the machine.
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Page 32: Using And Adjusting The Machine
is capable of producing a lot of waste. Using and adjusting the machine. Scoring blade lateral movement hole Machine controls. Saw blade angular movement handwheel Scoring blade vertical movement knob. Saw blade Vertical Lock/unlock knob movement hand wheel Vertical movement of the saw blade. The vertical movement of the saw blade is controlled by a handle located on the side of the machine. - Page 33 Angular movement of the saw blade is controlled by a hand wheel that is located at the back of the machine. The angular movement is locked/unlocked by a knob in the cente of the hand wheel. Stops are provided at 90 and 45 degrees. The stops come factory-set but should adjustment be required, loosen the lock nut;...
- Page 34 The fence position can be determined by looking at the scale through the lens. Miter fence. This has been covered earlier in the manual. Table vertical adjustment. The table is attached to the body of the machine by adjustable studs. The studs support the weight of the table and allow vertical movement.
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Page 35: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and troubleshooting. All tools and machines require regular maintenance, and this machine is no exception. This section details the general maintenance and care of your machine. In general, we recommend that you only use a Teflon-based lubricant on the machine. Regular oil attracts dust and dirt, and the Teflon tends to dry and has fewer tendencies to accumulate dirt and sawdust on your machine .We also recommend that you wax the table to help prevent rust. - Page 36 moving non painted surfaces should be lubricated/protected with a Teflon- based lubricant. Tilt mechanism tight. 1. Check that nothing is jamming the mechanis. 2. Check that the worm gear and screw are clean and lubricated. Vertical mechanism tight. 1. Check that nothing is jamming the mechanism. 2.
- Page 37 The machine will not stop. This is a very rare occurrence as the machine is designed to be fail-safe. If it should occur and you cannot fix the fault, seek professional assistance. The machine must be disconnected from the power and never run until the fault has been rectified.
- Page 38 6. Fence not aligned correctly. Align fence. Blade overheats. 1. Dull blade. Change the blade or resharpen the blade. 2. Pitch is too small for the depth of cut. Change to a blade with the correct pitch. 4. Wood too hard for the selected blade. Change the blade. Machine vibrates.
- Page 39 Pro Series 6' Sliding Panelsaw /Pro Series 9' Sliding Panelsaw All the pro series of panelsaws have the same basic components. There are additional features for the 2 larger saws which are covered in this section of the manual. 9-foot sliding table.
- Page 40 Additional extension table. The 9 foot sliding table machine is provided with an additional extension table. The table is attached and leveled as per the back extension table as detailed earlier in the manual. This table has no support leg but is supplied with a support rod that is adjustable and must be fitted between the table and the machine as shown.
- Page 41 Fitting the support channel. The support channel is held in place with the clamp knob. Fitting the fence. The fence is extendable by loosening the clamp and pulling to the required extension. There are 2 holes at the front of the table. The fence is attached to either hole, depending on the job in hand, with the clamp knob.
- Page 42 The flip stop can be adjusted by unlocking and moving is to the required position. Fence scale. Once the fence has been set square, the scale has to be adjusted to zero. Loosen the clamp screw, reposition the scale and reclamp in position.
- Page 43 On/off switches. Additional control switches are provided on the sliding table. When testing the machine, also check the additional switches, using the same procedure as stated earlier in the manual. Swing arm adjustment. The swing arm has an adjustment system at the bottom of the support shaft.
- Page 49 Description Description carton screw stop flat washer support chip elastic washer back cover motor cover flat washer side cover elastic washer front cover bevel scale switch panel bolt electrical cover keep chip flat washer adjust block elastic washer fixing plate screw dust clip screw...
- Page 68 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.