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Important Safety Instructions Jointer Safety Electrical: Safety Power Requirements Wiring Diagrams 12-13 Unpacking: Assembly: Components: Power Supply: Connecting Power 110V 220 Volt Conversion Adjustments: Operation: Maintenance: Troubleshooting: Exploded Views JX6: Exploded Views JX8: Parts List JX6: Parts List JX8: Specifications: 53-54 Supplies:...
SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or property damage! Electronic copies of this manual are available at www.lagunatools.com SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This machine was designed for certain applications only. We strongly recommend that this machine not be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted the manufacturer to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
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4. Do not use this machine for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, LAGUNA TOOLS INC., disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
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parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 17.Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting. 18.Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease. 19.Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION Intended use. This machine is intended for the applications discussed and approved by Laguna/SuperMax. Do not use this machine for non-approved applications or flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials. Hazardous dust. Dust created while using machinery may cause cancer, birth defects, or long-term respiratory damage.
Regular cleaning. Regularly check the machine for excessive dust and debris and clean. Make sure to regularly clean the surrounding area where the machine is operated—excessive dust buildup on overhead lights, heaters, electrical panels, or other heat sources will increase the risk of fire.
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LOCATIONS. MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS The typical main motors are either a 1.5 HP (JX6) or a 1.75 HP (JX8) and are wired for 110 Volt, Single-Phase, 60 HZ, AC current. Confirm your motor electrical configuration before connecting power! Before connecting the machine to the power source, make sure the starter and switches are in the "OFF"...
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If you are unsure about the wiring codes in your area or you plan to connect your machine to a shared circuit, consult a qualified electrician. Circuit Size JX6 & JX8 (110V, 1-Phase) ....20 Amp minimum IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RECEPTACLE OR DISCONNECT IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
Figure 2: JX8 Wiring Diagram 1.75 HP 110 Volt & 220 Volt UNPACKING The JX8 jointer comes packed in a single crate. The JX6 jointer is packed in two crates. Before attempting to assemble this machine, follow the instructions for your model: 1.
ASSEMBLY: 2. Remove the two ends of the crate. 3. Remove the top cross pieces and the sides of the crate. 4. Cut the banding (use gloves & eye protection) being careful not to be in the path of the banding when cut.
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Tools/items Required: T-25 Torx Wrench 3mm Hex Wrench 6mm Hex Wrench 8mm Hex Wrench (not included) 8/10mm Wrench 11/13mm Wrench For your own safety, do not connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled. Please also make sure that you read and understand the entire manual.
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Guard, cutterhead Table, Infeed Infeed Table Height Emergency STOP Adjustment (2 of 2) Bump-Bar Figure 6: Main Components, JX6 & JX8 Control Panel: ON/OFF Switch Emergency STOP (1 of 2) Figure 7: Control Panel A. Emergency Stop (E-STOP); stops all functions of machine, however, power continues to machine.
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I n v en t or y J X6 : Contents box 1: 1 jointer stand 1 door 1 dust chute Contents box 2: 1 jointer assembly 1 fence assembly 1 pulley cover 1 belt cutterhead guard hold-downs 1 hardware bag FIGURE A: Inventory The contents of the hardware bag are shown in figure A.
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MOUNTING JOINTER BODY TO STAND NOTE: Have help lifting jointer body onto stand! Position the Jointer Body on the Stand with the cutterhead pulley directly above and on the same side as the motor pulley. From inside the stand, use three lock bolts and spring washers (Fig. 1) to firmly fasten the jointer to the stand.
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INSTALLING DRIVE BELT To attach the belt to the cutterhead pulley and motor pulley, first reach into the dust chute with a wrench and loosen the four bolts holding the motor to the mount bracket. Align the pulleys using the slotted holes on the mounting bracket.
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INSTALLING FENCE TO BED Referring to Figure E: Take the lock handle (E), flat washer (F), and lock nut (G) from the carton. Place the fence assembly (A) onto the table (B) Be sure the key stock (D) on the bed lines up with the channel (C) in the fence casting.
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Insert guard post (B) down through hole in front of ledge. Slightly turn knob (A), if necessary, until the guard seats itself, and the spring engages the slot at the end of the guard post. Check the guard for proper tension. If guard does not spring back into place when pulled back from cutterhead, remove guard and adjust spring tension by repeating steps 1-3 until correct tension is achieved.
POWER SUPPLY Power Supply Circuit Requirements The power source circuit for your machine must be g r o u n d e d and r a t e d f o r the a m p e r a g e given below. Never replace a circuit breaker on an existing circuit with one of higher amperage without consulting a qualified electrician to ensure compliance with wiring codes.
220 Volt Conversion The jointer can be converted to 220 Volt (from 110 Volt) with Conversion kit #510220. Have a qualified technician make the conversion. Disconnect power supply to planer before continuing! Only connect power when required. 1. Turn OFF switch and disconnect power supply to machine. 2.
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8. Remove 110 Volt contactor from Control Box. 9. Install new 220 Volt contactor into Control Box. 220 Volt Figure 10: 220V Contactor Remove four copper spade connectors from 220 Volt contactor. Figure 10 & 11: Removing spade terminals Connect wires to new 220 Volt contactor. Figure 12: Wiring 220V Contactor Reinstall cover of Control box with four hex screws.
ADJUSTMENTS Calibrating the Thickness Scale; 1. Loosen the Infeed Table locking handle by rotating counterclockwise (Fig. 13). 2. Pull and hold the Lock Pin (Fig. 14) while positioning handle to 1/64”. Tighten handle 3. Make a test cut half-way on sample material. Measure The depth of cut/stock removal on the sample.
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Adjusting Fence; 3. The fence can be adjusted to use all or a portion of the cutterhead. To adjust, loosen the Locking Handle (Fig. 15) and turn the Adjustment Knob to position fence in desired location. Adjustment Knob, Slide Locking Handle, Slide Figure 15: Fence Slide Components 4.
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Edge and Face jointing: Figure 17: Edge jointing Figure 18: Face jointing Beveling: 5. 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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Figure 19: Beveling 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. Figure 20: Rabbeting 6. Position fence for width of rabbet cut. This is the distance from the outmost edge of the outermost knife insert to the fence.
Figure 21: Removing guard for rabbeting OPERATION 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. NOTE: The infeed table extension (Fig. 16) can be extended for support of long material.
2. Start dust collection. 4. Start jointer. 5. Feed stock into cutterhead, while maintaining contact of the stock on the bed and against the fence. Maintain control and support of stock as the stock opens the guard and contacts the cutterhead. Maintain a good, firm stance while pushing stock across the jointer.
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Knife inserts are dangerously sharp. Use extreme caution when inspecting, removing, or replacing knife inserts. Turn OFF and disconnect power before performing any maintenance or adjustments! The knife inserts on the jointer are four-sided. When dull (or nicked), remove each knife, rotate it 90° for a fresh edge, and re-install it (52-60 in-lb). No further adjustment is necessary.
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Outfeed Table with the Adjustment Handle for the Outfeed Table (Fig. 24). Tighten the Adjustment Lock. Outfeed Table Adjustment Lock Outfeed Table Adjustment Handle Figure 24: Outfeed Table Adjustment Poly Drive Belt Adjustment: The poly-drive-belt tension is set at the factory. Proper tension is achieved when the belt can be depressed approximately 1/4”...
Daily checks 1. Clean the machine and lubricate unpainted surfaces with a Teflon lubricant. Wipe off any excess and buff with a dry polishing cloth. This will reduce the likely hood of rust forming and reduce the friction on the tables as the wood is machined.
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1. Contact local 1. Low current Cutterhead does not electric 2. Motor not wired for come up to speed company correct voltage 2. Refer to motor nameplate for correct voltage 1. Too much 1. Reduce the material being amount of removed in one Workpiece difficult to material being...
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