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For immediate service on any Laguna Tools products: +1 (949) 474-1200 customerservice@lagunatools.com Laguna Tools, Inc. LAGUNA® and the LAGUNA Logo® are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved. 04/01/2019 LAGUNA AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS Texas: 744 Refuge Way Suite 200, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050, U.S.A. Phone: +1-800-332-4094 Huntington Beach: 7291 Heil Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92647, U.S.A.
JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Safety Safety Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using any tool or equipment. Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Safety PROP 65 WARNING SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. SOME EXAMPLES OF THESE CHEMICALS ARE: ·...
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Safety WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to reduce risk of slipping and losing control or accidentally contacting cutting tool or moving parts.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Safety 3. PUSH BLOCKS THE CUTTER HEADS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND YOU MUST NEVER PASS YOUR HANDS OVER THE CUTTER HEAD. ALWAYS USE PUSH BLOCKS WHENEVER SURFACE PLANNING. HAND SAFETY. IT IS GOOD PRACTICE TO MOVE THE HANDS IN AN ALTERNATE MOTION FROM BACK TO FRONT AS THE WORK CONTINUES THROUGH THE CUT.
JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Electrical Safety Electrical Safety WARNING! · RUNNING ON A DIFFERENT VOLTAGE THAN STATED BELOW WILL DAMAGE THE MACHINE. NEVER RUN THE MACHINE IN WET OR DAMP CONDITIONS. · ELECTROCUTION, FIRE, SHOCK, OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR IF MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED AND CONNECTED TO POWER SUPPLY.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Electrical Safety MJ16X100P-0130 VOLTAGE 220V PHASE HERTZ 60Hz FULL LOAD AMPERAGE 20AMP Below are RECOMMENDATIONS to be used for this machine based on the above information. Variables that may affect this are: · Actual voltage supplied to the machine ·...
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Electrical Safety Grounding Methods DANGER! THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Electrical Safety Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Electrical Safety Extension Cords Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3- wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.
JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Machine Overview Machine Overview JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers Figure 10: Main Components A. Emergency Stop (E-STOP); stops all functions of machine, however, power continues to machine. NOTICE! To reset E-STOP, rotate switch clockwise until the button “pops” out. NOTICE! E-STOP bump bar (red) located on front of frame.
ALL SHIPPING DAMAGE MUST BE NOTED UPON DELIVERY AND SIGNED BY THE OWNER AND THE DELIVERY DRIVER. IF YOU FIND ANY DAMAGED ITEMS IN YOUR PACKAGE, YOU MUST CONTACT LAGUNA TOOLS TO FILE A COMPLAINT. IN ORDER TO RETURN DAMAGED GOODS UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY TO LAGUNA TOOLS, INC., YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Setup Placement & Unboxing 6. Allow an area for the storage of blanks, finished products and tools. Unboxing WARNING! · THE MACHINE WEIGHS 1043 LBS (473KG) (THE JX16 WEIGHS 1254 LBS (568KG) ). ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE TO DO THE JOB SAFELY.
JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Setup Placement & Unboxing drilled in the machine with nuts welded to the back of the base. The machine can then be lifted with a harness and forklift. Remove and save hooks for later movement scenarios. FIGURE 5: HOOK FOR LIFTING (1 OF 4) Inventory List The following depicts items shipped with your machine.
JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Setup Assembling Assembling Machine Preparation and Setup: 1. The machine is supplied with four leveling feet. Depending on the model they may require installation. Raise and block one side of jointer. Install two leveling feet into threaded nut welded into corner of base.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Setup Assembling FIGURE 8: ATTACHING SWIVEL FIGURE 7: SWIVEL CASTER ASSEMBLY CASTER FIGURE 9: ATTACHING CASTERS Parts List for Universal Caster Set REF NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION JK0008 UNIVERSAL CASTER SET 000104-106 CAP SCREW M8-1.25X20 006305-100 SPRING WASHER...
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Setup Assembling disconnect following all applicable codes. Confirm your motor electrical configuration before connecting power! It is listed on the serial plate on the back of the machine and on the motor label. Before connecting the machine to the power source, make sure the starter and/or switches are in the "OFF"...
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Setup Assembling Adjusting the Fence The fence can be adjusted to use all or a portion of the cutterhead. To adjust, loosen the Fence Slide Lock (Fig. 14) and slide the fence to the desired position. NOTICE! Secure both locks when fence is in position.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Setup Assembling Calibrating the DRO (Digital Read Out) 1. Remove the battery cover of the DRO and install 2 AAA batteries. FIGURE 22: DRO BATTERIES 2. Turn jointer OFF, with the cutter head not rotating, and power disconnected. 3.
JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Operation Operation CAUTION! PLACE THE JOINTER ON A SECURE AND STABLE SURFACE FOR OPERATION. CLAMP OR BOLT THE JOINTER INTO POSITION. 1. Establish the proper depth of cut. 1/64” is the recommended maximum cut for the best finish with least chance of kick-back when jointing.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Operation Beveling The fence can be adjusted up to 45 degrees angled toward the infeed/outfeed tables (bed) or away from the infeed/outfeed tables (bed) for beveling. There is less chance of stock slippage when the fence is angled down, toward the tables (Fig.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Operation Rabbeting Rabbeting is a grove along the edge of stock. The stock can be on edge or face, depending on the dimensions required for the rabbet. Position fence for width of rabbet cut. This is the distance from the outmost edge of the outermost knife insert to the fence.
JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Maintenance Maintenance General Keep your machine clean. At the end of each day, clean the machine. Wood contains moisture, and if sawdust or wood chips are not removed they will cause rust. In general, we recommend that you only use a Teflon-based lubricant on the jointer. Regular oil attracts dust and dirt.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Maintenance Knife rotation/replacement CAUTION! KNIFE INSERTS ARE DANGEROUSLY SHARP. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSPECTING, REMOVING, OR REPLACING KNIFE INSERTS. WARNING · TURN JOINTER OFF AND DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS! · MAKE SURE ALL KNIFE INSERT SCREWS ARE TIGHTENED SECURELY.
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JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Maintenance Outfeed Table Adjustment: WARNING · TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS! The outfeed table is adjusted at the factory to be level with (or within .006” of) the Top Dead Center (TDC) of the knife inserts.
JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution MACHINE WILL 1. FUSE BLOWN OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED 1. REPLACE FUSE OR RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER NOT START 2. CORD DAMAGED 2. HAVE CORD REPLACED 3. NOT CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE 3.
JX|12 & JX|16 Sheartec:II Jointers \ Wiring Wiring WARNING REVIEW ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRIOR TO ANY WIRING PROCEDURES. MJ12X88P-0130 VOLTAGE 220V PHASE HERTZ 60Hz FULL LOAD AMPERAGE 23Amp Below are RECOMMENDATIONS to be used for this machine based on the above information.
This machine is covered by a warranty and the purchasing dealer can answer any questions you may have. Additionally, you can contact Laguna: +1 (949) 474-1200 customerservice@lagunatools.com. Every product sold is warranted to be free of manufacturers’ defective workmanship, parts, and materials.
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