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- Page 1 DT-18 DOVETAIL MACHINE Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Laguna Tools 744 Refuge Way Grande Prairie, TX Service: +1 (800) 234 1976 Email: customerservice@laguantools.com Copyright Laguna Tools 2022 Updated January 2022...
- Page 3 For immediate service on any Laguna Tools products: Call: +1 (800) 234 1976 Email: 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.
- Page 4 - without the written permission of Laguna Tools. Products that are referred to in this document are either trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Letter to Woodworker General Information Safety Rules ........................9 Machine Specifications ..................... 10 Delivery Protocol ....................... 11 Unboxing ........................... 12 Machine Placement ......................14 Electrical Safety ........................ 16 Operation Clamping Equipment ......................22 Working Cycle ........................24 Control Panel ........................27 Mainteance &... -
Page 6: Letter To Woodworker
Laguna Tools. Every Laguna machine is engineered for years of dependable service. Please feel free to contact Laguna Tools if you have a question or suggestion. We appreciate working with you and your choice of a Laguna Tools machine for your shop. -
Page 7: General Information
General Information General Information SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. Please 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. - Page 8 Machine Features: The Laguna DT18 Dovetail machine creates perfect dovetail joints effortlessly at a production rate of approximately 40-50 boxes per hour. Dovetail joints are widely recognized as one of the strongest and most durable joints in woodworking and add value to users’...
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Page 9: Safety Rules
General Information Safety Rules This machine is used for woodcutting only. 1.) This machine is designed for producing indent Dovetails for drawers and various furniture elements. This machine is equipped with a Spindle which allows cutting of indents of adjustable height. The machine can cut single Male or Female Workpieces, or both simultaneously. -
Page 10: Machine Specifications
DT-18 DOVETAIL Machine Specifications Helpful Definitions: Tenon: A projecting member in a piece of wood or other material for insertion into a mortise to Horse-Power (HP): A unit of measurement of power, or the rate at which work is completed. Typically used as a reference to the output of engines or motors. -
Page 11: Delivery Protocol
General Information Delivery Protocol Most large machinery will be delivering on a tractor trailer 48'-53' long. Please notify Sales Representative with any Delivery Restrictions. Customer is required to have a forklift (6000lb. or larger is recommended) with 72" forks or fork extensions and operator. -
Page 12: Unboxing
DT-18 DOVETAIL Unboxing 1.) When the Crate containing your newly purchased Laguna Tools DT-18 Dovetail Machine is delivered, it will be delivered “Curbside”, in other words the Machine will be delivered in front of the Driveway of the Garage/Shop or Workspace. - Page 13 General Information 2.) Cut all straps only on the Crate (If Any). 3.) Unscrew a series of Screws at the Base of Crate using a Cordless Drill. Before installing be sure to clean the machine. CLEANING THE MACHINE: Remove the rust preventative oil from the machine. Use a soft cloth moistened with kerosene to remove the rust preventative oil.
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Page 14: Machine Placement
DT-18 DOVETAIL Machine Placement Safety Rules for lifting machine: 1.) Make sure the machine is well balanced while in lifting. 2.) The machine can be lifted by a fork lifter or by a steel wire. 3.) Use enough capacity of fork lifter to raise or move the machine. - Page 15 General Information...
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Page 16: Electrical Safety
DT-18 DOVETAIL Electrical Safety CONNECT POWER WIRES: 1.) Before connecting the machine to your factory power source, be sure the voltage of your power source complies with the machine voltage. The electric information for the machine, such as voltage, HZ pre-wired before shipment is indicated on the electric instruction label, attached on the machine. -
Page 17: Operation
Operation Operation Adjusting the Height of Male Indent: A1.) Adjusting the Height (H) of Male Indent Loosen Screw (B) and then Adjust Shaft (C) could move the Spindle (A) in a Up/Down-Ward motion. When you are adjusting the height, you must notice the Height of Cutter head (D), to avoid the cutter head to against the board. - Page 18 DT-18 DOVETAIL Do not move the red arrow below zero--the bit and located magazine will break. A3.) Adjusting the Female Indent Depth (S1) Position the support of chaser to the origin. Loosen the 2-Two Wrenches (A) for adjusting (B) to the desired depth. Tighten the wrenches finally.
- Page 19 Operation A6.) Fully/ Half return Cutter Adjustment: 1.) The machine cutter stroke has two kind, fully or half stroke. It is referred to the wood length to selection. 2.) Long wood set fully return cutter, short wood set half cutter return, to save the nonworking time, to improve the speed.
- Page 20 DT-18 DOVETAIL damage; correct the retract cutter, correct the mortise position again. A7.) Adjusting the Wind of Cutter returned speed Adjust the Regulator (A) to reach the desired speed. A8.) Adjusting the return speed of copy shaft Adjust the Regulator (A) to reach the desired speed.
- Page 21 Operation A11.) Auto Lubricator: Auto Lubricator (A) must remain the regular oil quantity, or it will make the mold get broken. If the broken cause there is not enough oil , the manufacturer will not be responsible for that.
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Page 22: Clamping Equipment
DT-18 DOVETAIL Clamping Equipment YC-480: (For straight boards) Straight/Curved Board:... - Page 23 Operation...
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Page 24: Working Cycle
DT-18 DOVETAIL Working Cycle The suitable position of clamping workpieces should be with 4mm travel. The short travel prevents the operator’s fingers from being caught. Pay attention when approaching the workpiece's clamping area. the clamping pressure is 0.7 m- pascal. - Page 25 Operation 13.) Adjusting the Thickness of Female Workpiece: Adjusting the depth of female workpiece by handle (A) of first picture, you could turn the screw (A) by hexagonal wrench. The female adjusting screw is under the male adjusting screw. The adjustment indicates by the scale. The front of female depth adjusting board aim at the scale.
- Page 26 DT-18 DOVETAIL To adjust the height of spindle when you make different wood thickness.
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Page 27: Control Panel
Operation Control Panel... - Page 28 DT-18 DOVETAIL...
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Page 29: Mainteance & Troubleshooting
Mainteance & Troubleshooting Mainteance & Troubleshooting The CONTINUOUS DOVETAILER will operate in good condition if a proper maintenance is made. Clean wood chips, dust dirt or debris every day when job is finished. Do not allow chips to accumulate inside of the machine. Always keep cutter sharp. ***If this machine is used in Quality Systems facility registered (ISO/QS 9001, TS16949, etc.), Please make sure to document these Maintenance Protocols into Facilities Preventive Maintenance Standards and or Operation Standards.***... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting: Electric And Controls
DT-18 DOVETAIL Troubleshooting: Electric and Controls Problem Possible Cause Correction 1) Machine will not start 1) Power source failure 1) Check air pressure 2) Master power switch 2) Turn power source on not turned on 2) Motor will not start 1) Emergency stop 1) Reset it. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting: Cutter
Mainteance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting: Cutter Problem Possible Cause Correction 1) Burning mark on Cutter dulled Sharpen it product 2) Product surface not Cutter dulled Sharpen it smooth 3) Cutter rumbling Poor cutter balance Check cutter balance ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS: The replacement parts may be ordered from your local distributor or the machine manufacturer. If the parts you need are not available from your local distributor, your order will be faxed to the machine manufacturer for expedited handling. -
Page 32: Replacing The Cutter
DT-18 DOVETAIL Replacing the Cutter CUTTER SAFETY RULES: 1.) The operator should follow the instructions of cutter for safe use and adjustment. 2.) Do not exceed the allowable maximum speed of the cutter. 3.) Identify the cutter speed and direction is correct. -
Page 33: Filter, Regulator, Lubricator Mainteance
Mainteance & Troubleshooting Filter, Regulator, Lubricator Mainteance FILTER/REGULATOR/LUBRICATOR UNIT (F.R.L.): The Filter/Regulator/Lubricator Combination Unit (F.R.L.) is provided at the right side of the machine which is used for connecting to the air source. The Air Connector Size is 3/8”. Use a 3/8” Flexible Air Hose to connect the Air Connector to the Air Source. 1.) SETTING AIR PRESSURE: This machine requires a 6-8 kg/cm3 . -
Page 34: Diagrams & Drawings
DT-18 DOVETAIL Diagrams & Drawings Tenon:... -
Page 35: Air Circuit Diagrams
Diagrams & Drawings Air Circuit Diagrams Parts List:... -
Page 36: Machine Parts
DT-18 DOVETAIL Machine Parts YC-480 A: YC-480B: YC-480C: YC-480A-A:... - Page 37 Diagrams & Drawings YC-480A-B: YC-480A-C:...
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Page 38: Parts Lists
DT-18 DOVETAIL Parts Lists YC-480 A:... - Page 39 Diagrams & Drawings...
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- Page 42 DT-18 DOVETAIL YC-480B:...
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- Page 44 DT-18 DOVETAIL YC-480C:...
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- Page 46 DT-18 DOVETAIL YC-480A-A:...
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- Page 48 DT-18 DOVETAIL YC-480A-B:...
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Page 51: Warranty
Customer Service and include the (RMA) number with all returned parts/components requesting warranty coverage.* Any machines returned to Laguna Tools must be returned with packaging in the same way it was received. If a part or blade is being returned it must have adequate packaging to ensure no damage is received during shipping. In the event the item/part is determined to be damaged due to lack of maintenance, cleaning or misuse/abuse, the customer will be responsible for the cost to replace the item/part, plus all related shipping charges. - Page 52 DT-18 DOVETAIL...
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Page 53: Cnc Warranty
Tools Customer Support Website. The labor required to install replacement parts is the responsibility of the user. Laguna Tools is not responsible for damage or loss caused by a freight company or other circumstances not in our control. All claims for loss or damaged goods must be notified to Laguna Tools within twenty-four hours of delivery. -
Page 54: Return Materials Authorization (Rma)
We require that the defective item/part be returned to Laguna Tools with the complaint. The end-user must request an RMA (Return Material Authorization) Number from Customer Service and include the (RMA) number with all returned parts/components requesting warranty coverage. -
Page 55: Damage Notification Sheet
Damage Notification Sheet Damage Notification Sheet 1.) The Machines are thoroughly tested before leaving any or our Laguna Tools Facilities, but that does not mean the Machines would not experience any damage in transit. 2.) Before one Signs the Bill of Lading (See Example Below) when the Trucking Company drops off the Machine, visually inspect the entire crate and check for any damage. - Page 56 DT-18 DOVETAIL...
- Page 57 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. Phone: +1-949-474-1200 South Carolina: 825 Bistline Dr. Ste 101, West Columbia, SC 29172, U.S.A. Phone: +1-800-234-1976 Minnesota: 5250 West 74th St, Edina, MN 55439, U.S.A Phone: +1-949-474-1200...