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- Page 1 BANDSAW OWNER'S MANUAL Part No. MBAND18BX2203 LT18BX Bandsaw 220V 3HP 16" Resaw © 2018, Laguna Tools, Inc. LAGUNA® and the LAGUNA Logo® Revision 2, 9/06/2017 are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 Laguna 18bx Bandsaw Model mband18bx2203 Motor 3 HP, 230V Blade Length Min: 143-3/4” Max: 145-1/2” Serial No. Table of contents. Page number Safety Rules Warranty Specification sheet Noise emission Receiving your machine Introduction to Bandsaws What you will receive with your Bandsaw...
- Page 3 Safety Rules. Laguna Tools MBAND18BX2203 Bandsaw User Manual...
- Page 5 Table A Ampere Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet More Than Not More Than Minimum gage for cord Not Recommended GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. All grounded, cord-connected tools: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
- Page 7 Locking the bandsaw. It is strongly recommended that the bandsaw is never be left unattended in the unlocked condition. To lock the machine it is recommended that a cover (not supplied) is made to lock the control panel. We have supplied two concepts for locking the panel (see below). The cover can be made from wood or plastic.
- Page 9 Machines sold through dealers must be registered with Laguna Tools within 30 days of purchase to be covered by this warranty. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machines and accessories sold to be free of manufacturers’...
- Page 10 Specification. MBAND18BX2203 Motor voltage/hp 230V / 3 HP Breaker 15 amp Throat 18 7/32" (463mm) Table cast iron 20" x 26" (508mm x 660mm) Table tilt - 6 degrees + 45 degrees Miter slot 3/8" x 3/4" (9.525mm x 19.05mm) Table height 38"...
- Page 11 Noise emission. Notes concerning noise emission Potential hearing loss depends on both noise level and exposure time, so the need for supplementary precautions cannot be precisely determined. In addition to noise level and exposure time, other factors affecting potential hearing loss include characteristics of the working environment.
- Page 12 Introduction to Bandsaws. This bandsaw is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s manual in its entirety before assembly or use. The bandsaw is generally defined as a saw blade in the form of an endless steel band that rotates around two or more wheels.
- Page 13 What you will receive with your Bandsaw. Fence Fence parts Fence stop Fence guide bar...
- Page 14 Table ratchet handles & washers Rubber feet and fixings Table Fence guide bar attachment parts T bar...
- Page 15 Parts of the Bandsaw. Note: The mobility kit and light are optional. 16 6 12 13 1. Tension indicator window 10. Rip fence assembly 2. Switch 11. Dust port 4” 3. Motor 12. Quick-release blade tension lever 4. Frame 13. Blade tracking knob 5.
- Page 16 1. Tension indicator / window. Tension indicators are designed to indicate the compression of a Emergency stop button spring. As a rule, the greater the spring compression, the greater the tension on the blade. The tension scale does not register until the blade is relatively taut and is located on the inside of the body of the bandsaw.
- Page 17 or fitting a blade. 8. Blade guide adjustment hand wheel. The upper blade guides are attached to the blade guide shaft. The shaft is vertically adjustable with a hand wheel. The guides should be adjusted so the guides are just above the wood being cut.
- Page 18 14. Optional mobility kit. Swivel wheel assembly The optional mobility kit is fitted to the base of the bandsaw and consists of two fixed wheels at the front of the bandsaw and a swivel wheel at the back of the band saw. The swivel wheel is activated and deactivated with a foot lever.
- Page 19 The bandsaw is provided with a cable and a 220v plug. 22. Identification. There is a plate at the back of the machine listing all the manufacturing data, including the serial Laguna 18bx Bandsaw number, model and blade length. Model mband18bx2203...
- Page 20 WARNING: EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED BECAUSE THE BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY. Your bandsaw will be shipped in custom packaging consisting of a heavy-duty cardboard box and Styrofoam internal packaging. 1. Open the cardboard box and remove the loose parts and top Styrofoam. 2.
- Page 21 Bandsaw supported on wooden block 1. Support the bandsaw on wooden blocks. 2. Fit the swivel assembly to the back of the bandsaw with the provided bolts. 3. Fit the front wheels to the front of the bandsaw with the bolts provided and remove the two rubber feet that are close to the front wheels..
- Page 22 Tilt blanking disc Table tilt hole Tilt stop bolt Tilt blanking disc The table has a reference stop bolt that is used to quickly align the table after tilting. The stop bolt hits the tilt-blanking disc when it is positioned over the table tilt hole. When the tilt blanking disc is moved away from the hole, it allows the tilt stop bolt to pass through the table tilt hole, and the table can be moved to the maximum amount of tilt (-6 degrees).
- Page 23 Trunion clamp stud Ratchet handle With the table fitted to the trunions, assemble the two ratchet handles and flat washers. How to adjust the table for square to the blade. This will be detailed later in the manual. Fitting the table rule. Table rule with fixings Table with rule mounted Attach the rule to the table with the fixings supplied.
- Page 24 Fitting the fence. 1. Fit the fence bar to the table with the screws and spacers supplied. Note. The distance between the fixing holes and the end of the bar is not symmetrical, and the end that has the longest distance must be at the back of the bandsaw (closest to the column).
- Page 25 Allen key Support Allen screw Fence in high position The fence support and the fence are held off the table with a nylon-support Allen screw. This screw ensures that the fence and the fence support do not damage the table. The screw is adjustable to compensate for wear.
- Page 26 Fitting the optional light. Fixing screws and cable clips Light fitted in position Suggested cable route Light plugged into socket The light is fitted to the top of the bandsaw as shown. The light is supplied with a three-pin plug 220V. The cable must be held in position with the clips provided and positioned so that the cable is safe and will not in any way come close to the blade or cabinet door.
- Page 27 Connecting the bandsaw to the electricity supply. 220V Electrical plug and Cable Emergency stop button The bandsaw is supplied pre-wired with a 220V 3-pin plug. It is recommended that the bandsaw be connected to a 15 amp breaker. The start/stop switch activates the motor . Testing the bandsaw.
- Page 28 Before starting the bandsaw. Read and understand the instruction manual before operating the saw. 1. If you are still not thoroughly familiar with the operation of the bandsaw, get advice from a qualified person. 2. Make sure the machine is properly grounded and that the wiring codes are followed. 3.
- Page 29 Fitting a blade to the bandsaw. A lot of people do not like to change the blades and go to great lengths to avoid doing it. To use the bandsaw to its greatest advantage, you will have to use the appropriate blade and track it quickly.
- Page 30 8. Open the blade guard door. Slide the blade over the top flywheel and feed through the slot at the side of the vertical column. Then feed the blade into the blade guard slot and close the blade guard door. 9.
- Page 31 Note. Tensioning the blade is covered later in the manual. 2. Refit the plastic blanking block. Note: The blade must be fully tensioned for final tracking. Note: Never track the blade with the saw running. Note. There is a window on the side of the bandsaw that Blade tension wheel allows the blade on the upper flywheel to be viewed.
- Page 32 This can allow the blade to twist as pressure from the wood being cut pushes against the back blade guide. The Laguna Guide eliminates this by...
- Page 33 Laguna guide system. As with the roller guide systems, the Laguna guide system will damage your blade if it is not adjusted correctly. The guide blocks must not come in contact with the teeth of the blade. It is...
- Page 34 Side guide clamp screw Adjusting the blade guides. The blade should run through the center of the rear blade guide, and the side guides should be parallel with the blade. If they have been moved out adjustment, adjust as follows: Top Upper Side Guides Parallel Adjustment.
- Page 35 Lower blade guide. Guide locking screws The lower blade guides have two locking screws that, when released, allow the guide assembly to be moved forward and back. Rotate the blade by hand and ensure that it is tracking consistently in the correct position. Loosen the side guides and move out from the blade.
- Page 36 This can be overcome to a great degree by using the Resaw king blade from Laguna. The blade has many of advantages such as superior surface finish to the cut, thin kerf (low wood waste), it can be re-sharpened, will cut hard woods and has a long life.
- Page 37 is the angle of drift, and you will have to set the fence to the pencil line. 4. To adjust the fence, loosen the clamp bolts that attach it to the cast bracket. Move the fence so that it lines up with the pencil mark on the table and retighten the clamp screws. Method 2.
- Page 38 Table rule Adjustment slot Fence position. Fence in high position Fence in low position The aluminum fence can be used in two height positions (high and low). The low position is handy for cutting thin wood and is used where the fence in the high position would make it awkward to complete cuts.
- Page 39 Resawing. Resawing is the process of cutting a board in half along its height. The bandsaw is perhaps the most creative tool in the shop because of its ability to cut thick or thin, straight or curved. The ability to cut thick stock such as re-sawing, making veneers, book matching or cutting flitches from small logs has great appeal to the woodworker.
- Page 40 advantage if you are cutting a job that has a tendency to nip the blade. The smaller the set, the smaller the saw cut and the larger the radius that can be cut; the wood waste is less. On tipped blades (Resaw King) there is no set, as the tip is wider than the backing material. Thickness.
- Page 41 Width. The dimension from the back of the blade to the front of the teeth. The wider the blade, the stiffer the blade and the straighter the cut. This is usually called beam strength. But wide blades cannot cut small radiuses. The narrower the blade, the more flexible the blade and the greater the tendency the blade has to wander.
- Page 42 With most guide systems it is recommended that the back of the blade be rounded with a stone. As the machine is supplied with Laguna ceramic guides, this is not imperative because the ceramic will round the back of the blade as it is used. However, if you decide that you want to round the back of the blade, a procedure follows.
- Page 43 4. After use it is recommended that you slacken the tension, especially overnight. (Be sure to place a clearly visible note on the machine that you have done this. 5. Misalignment of the flywheels. 6. Irregularity of flywheel surface, for instance, an accumulation of sawdust while cutting resinous materials.
- Page 44 would work for a particular curve, place a dime (roughly 5/8") over the pattern. The 3/16" blade can cut a curve bigger than the dime, but not smaller. You can use everyday items such as coins or a pencil to determine which blade to use. A quarter is the size of the tightest cut that can be made with a 1/4"...
- Page 45 Step 1 Step 2 Done Step 3 Note: In order to show the hand/thumb position of the man in the photographs, he is not wearing gloves, but gloves MUST BE WORN as the blade could cause injury.
- Page 46 Method Two. There is another variation of this that works well with small blades but simply is not possible for larger bandsaw blades, unless you're very big and strong. This method works the same as the method above, but rather than holding the blade with both hands, grasp the blade at the top while holding the bottom of the blade with your foot (teeth still facing away from you).
- Page 47 Method Three. The steering wheel method. Start with the blade in front of you, as if you're holding a steering wheel with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Simultaneously twist your left hand up and your right hand down. As the blade starts to fold, move your hands closer together while tilting your left hand to the right and your right hand to the left.
- Page 48 Maintenance. All tools and machines require regular maintenance, and the bandsaw is no exception. This section details the general maintenance and care of your bandsaw. In general, we recommend that you only use a Teflon-based lubricant on the bandsaw. While regular oil attracts dust and dirt, Teflon tends to dry and has fewer tendencies to accumulate dirt and sawdust on your machine.
- Page 49 Replacing the drive belt. Drive belt adjusting bolt Motor drive pulley Drive belt Flywheel shaft nut To replace the belts you will have to remove the lower flywheel. 1. Loosen the motor clamp bolts and move the motor so that the tension is completely removed from the drive belt.
- Page 50 Rust. The bandsaw is made from steel and cast iron. All non-painted surfaces will rust if not protected. It is recommended that the table be protected by coating with wax if the machine is not in constant use. All moving non-painted surfaces (guides, rack and pinion, etc.) should be lubricated/protected with a Teflon-based lubricant.
- Page 51 Adjusting the table square to the bandsaw blade. Note. The machine is set in the factory and no adjustment should be required but during transportation movement may occur. To access the adjustment screws, you will have to tilt the table up to 45 degrees and lock in position.
- Page 52 bolt to pass through the table tilt hole, and the table can be moved to the maximum amount of tilt (-7 degrees). To adjust the table square to the blade. 1. Check that the stop bolt is in contact with the tilt-blanking disc. 2.
- Page 53 Troubleshooting. Bandsaw will not start. 1. Check that the start switch is fully pulled out. 2. Check that the yellow safety plug is fully engaged. 3. Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet. 4. Check that the electrical supply is on (reset the breaker). 5.
- Page 54 Blade slows down during a cut. 1. Loose drive belt. Re-tension the belt. 2. Dull blade. Replace the blade or have it re-sharpened. 3. Feeding the wood too fast. Slow down the feed rate. 4. Insufficient set on the teeth (wood nipping the blade). Change blade for a blade with the correct set.
- Page 55 LT18BX (MBAND18BX2203)220V wiring diagram.
- Page 56 LT18BX (MBAND18BX2203) 220V Bandsaw exploded view drawing/parts . Part No Item Description Specification Upper Wheel Assembly PBAND18BX2203-1 Hex Nut 5/8-18UNF-LH PBAND18BX2203-2 Ball Bearing 6204LLU PBAND18BX2203-4 PU Tire PBAND18BX2203-5 Upper Wheel PBAND18BX2203-6 Upper Wheel Shaft Upper Wheel Shaft Bracket PBAND18BX2203-7 PBAND1412-175-9 Socket Head Cap Screw 3/8”-16x5/8"...
- Page 57 Pointer PBAND18BX2203-15 Special Bolt PBAND18BX2203-16 Spring PBAND18BX2203-17 Bracket PBAND18BX2203-18 PBAND1412-175-19 Ø4x20 Adjusting Screw PBAND18BX2203-20 Blade Tension Arm Assembly PBAND18BX2203-21 Support Block PBAND18BX2203-22 PBAND1412-175-23 Plate PBAND1412-175-24 Handle PBAND1412-175-25 Door Hinge Set PBAND1412-175-25-1 Door Hinge, Left PBAND1412-175-25-2 Door Hinge, Right PBAND1412-175-25-3 Socket Head Cap Screw M5x0.8x35 PBAND1412-175-25-4 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut...
- Page 58 PBAND1412-175-46 Lock Knob Saw Body PBAND18BX2203-47 PBAND1412-175-48 Lock Knob PBAND1412-175-49 Adjusting Knob PBAND1412-175-50 Tension Label Upper Door PBAND18BX2203-51 Logo Label PBAND18BX2203-52 PBAND1412-175-53 Hinge Cover MBAND14BX110-175-54 Emergency Stop PBAND1412-175-55 Warning Label PBAND1412-175-2-13 Lock Washer 5/16" PBAND1412-175-2-11 Flat Washer 5/16" PBAND1412-175-3-38 Hex Nut 5/16"-18 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18x1"...
- Page 59 Part No Item Description Specification Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly PBAND18BX2203-1 Hex Nut 5/8-18UNF-LH PBAND18BX2203-2 Ball Bearing 6204LLU PBAND18BX2203-2-3 Plate PBAND18BX2203-4 PU Tire PBAND18BX2203-2-5 Lower Wheel PBAND18BX2203-2-6 Poly-V Belt PBAND18BX2203-2-7 Motor Pulley PBAND1412-175-2-8 Set Screw 5/16"-18x3/8" PBAND1412-175-2-9 6x6x40 MBAND14BX110-175-2-10 Flat Washer 1/4"...
- Page 60 PBAND18BX2203-2-12 Spindle Pulley MBAND14BX110-175-2-13 Plate MBAND14BX110-175-2-14 Phillips Flat Head Screw 5/16"-18x1-1/2" PBAND18BX2203-2-15 Lower Spindle PBAND1412-175-2-16 Hex Cap Screw M5x0.8x30 PBAND1412-175-2-17 Flat Washer PBAND1412-175-2-18 Brush PBAND1412-175-2-19 Hex Nut M5x0.8 PBAND1412-175-2-20 Insert Block PBAND1412-175-2-21 Shelf PBAND1412-175-2-22 Hex Cap Screw M5x0.8x12 PBAND1412-175-2-23 Screw M3.5x10mm PBAND18BX2203-2-24 Lower Door...
- Page 61 PBAND1412-175-2-42 Flat Washer 3/8" PBAND1412-175-2-43 Lock Washer 3/8" PBAND18BX2203-2-44 Hex Nut 3/4"-16UNF PBAND18BX2203-2-45 Motor PBAND18BX2203-2-45-1 Motor Fan (not shown) PBAND18BX2203-2-45-2 Motor Fan Cover (not shown) PBAND18BX2203-2-45-3 Junction Box (not shown) PBAND18BX2203-2-45-4 Junction Box Cover (not shown) PBAND1412-175-2-46 Spindle Holder PBAND1412-175-2-47 Adjusting Screw PBAND1412-175-2-48 Hex Cap Screw...
- Page 62 M4x0.7x8 MBAND14BX110-175-2-71 Screw MBAND14BX110-175-2-72 Spacer MBAND14BX110-175-2-73 Plate...
- Page 64 Part No Item Description Specification Table and Fence Assembly PBAND18BX2203-3-1 Aluminum Fence PBAND1412-175-3-2 Plastic Adjusting Screw PBAND1412-175-3-3 Fence Body PBAND1412-175-3-4 Lock Knob 5/16"-18x3/4" PBAND1412-175-3-5 Socket Head Cap Screw 5/16" PBAND1412-175-3-6 Lock Washer PBAND1412-175-3-7 Fence Head PBAND18BX2203-3-8 Lock Knob PBAND1412-175-3-9 Lock Bar M4x0.7x4 PBAND1412-175-3-10 Set Screw...
- Page 65 PBAND1412-175-3-31 Lock Handle 5/16"-18x1-1/4" PBAND1412-175-3-32 Hex Cap Screw 5/16"-18x5/8" PBAND1412-175-3-33 Set Screw 5/16"-18x1-3/4" PBAND1412-175-3-34 Hex Cap Screw 3/8"-16×2" PBAND1412-175-3-35 Hex Cap Screw 3/8"-16 PBAND1412-175-3-36 Hex Nut M4x0.7x8 PBAND1412-175-3-37 Phillips Flat Head Screw 5/16"-18 PBAND1412-175-3-38 Hex Nut 5/16" PBAND1412-175-3-39 Flat Washer PBAND1412-175-3-40 Lock Handle 5/16-18UNC...
- Page 67 Part No Item Description Specification Upper and Lower Blade Guides Assembly PBAND1412-175-4-1 Lock Knob 5/16"-18x3/8" PBAND1412-175-4-2 Set Screw 1/4"-20x3/8" PBAND1412-175-4-3 Set Screw PBAND1412-175-4-4 Hand wheel PBAND1412-175-4-5 Handle PBAND18BX2203-4-6 Pointer 1/4"-20x3/8" PBAND1412-175-4-7 Screw PBAND18BX2203-4-8 Upper Blade Guard PBAND18BX2203-4-9 Height Scale PBAND18BX2203-4-10 Magnet PBAND1412-175-4-11 Guide Bar Bracket...
- Page 68 PBAND1412-175-4-31 Support Shaft PBAND1412-175-4-32 Guide Bracket PBAND1412-175-4-33 Lock Handle PBAND1412-175-4-34 Support Shaft PBAND1412-175-4-35 Lock Knob 1/4"-20x1/2" PBAND1412-175-4-36 Socket Head Button Screw PBAND1412-175-4-37 Base PBAND1412-175-4-38 Special Bolt 5/16" PBAND1412-175-4-39 Flat Washer 5/16"-18x1" PBAND1412-175-4-40 Hex Cap Screw 5/16" PBAND1412-175-4-41 Lock Washer...
- Page 69 Supplier Part Laguna Part Number Number Item Description Specification 230V Industrial Work Light: Optional PBAND14BX220-250-7-1 14BX220-250-701 Work Light 230V PBAND1412-175-7-2 1412-702 Screw M4x0.7x20 PBAND1412-175-7-3 1412-703 Flat Washer PBAND1412-175-7-4 1412-704 Hex Nut M4x0.7 PBAND1412-175-7-5 1412-705 Cable Clamp...
- Page 70 Laguna Tools is not responsible for errors or omissions.