Summary of Contents for Laguna Tools PX-16 SHEARTEC II
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Table of Contents- Dealer Machinery Warranty- Pg. 4. Contant Information/Customer Service-Pg. 5. Safety Protocols-Pg.6-10. Electrical Safety-Pg. 11-16. All New PX-16 Planer Signals- Pg. 17-18. Specifications of the PX-16- Pg. 19. Machine Overview- Pg. 20-23. Set-Up Machine (MUST READ)- Pg.24. Placement Of Machine & Unboxing- Pg. 25-27. Inventory List- Pg.
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Thank you for investing in a PX-16 Planer by Laguna Tools. This planer is one of a family of unique machines proudly offered by 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.
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New woodworking machines sold by Laguna Tools carry a two-year warranty effective from the date of dealer invoice to consumer. 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 machine sold to be free of manufacturers’ defective workmanship, parts, and materials.
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For immediate service on any Laguna Tools products: +1 (800) 234-1976 customerservice@lagunatools.com Laguna Tools, Inc. LAGUNA® and the LAGUNA Logo® are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved. 12/01/2021 LAGUNA AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS Texas: 744 Refuge Way Suite 200, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050, U.S.A.
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Safety Protocols- 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.
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Safety Protocols (Cont’d.)- LIKE ALL MACHINES, THERE IS DANGER ASSOCIATED WITH THE MACHINE. INJURY IS FREQUENTLY CAUSED BY LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OR FAMILIARITY. USE THIS MACHINE WITH RESPECT. IF NORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE OVERLOOKED OR IGNORED, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. 1.
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Electrical Cord and Plug is not provided with Ordered Machine. Electrical Safety- Make sure to follow Electrical Installation stated in the instructions below. Power Supply A separate electrical circuit should be used for each machine. This circuit should not be less than the wiring listed below and should be protected with an appropriate circuit breaker based on the total running and start-up amperage's (listed below).
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A Electrical Cord and Plug is not provided with Ordered Electrical Safety (Cont’d.)- Machine. Make sure to follow Electrical Installation stated in the instructions below. If this information is different than what is stated on the Motor Specification Plate - omit this information.
A Electrical Cord and Plug is not provided with Ordered Electrical Safety (Cont’d.)- Machine. Make sure to follow Electrical Installation stated in the instructions below. *Electrical Code that must be met in your local state (USA) or province (CSA). Grounding Methods- Electrical Cord and Plug is not provided with Ordered Machine.
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Electrical Safety (Cont’d.)- 1.) All Grounded, Cord-Connected Machines: 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. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
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Electrical Safety (Cont’d.)- 2.) Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 volts: This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig.
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Electrical Safety (Cont’d.)- 3.) Grounded, Cord-Connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating between 150 – 250 volts, inclusive: This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig.
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The All-New PX-16 Planer signals an innovative new design for Laguna planers. The Laguna PX-16 is loaded with new ergonomic features to make woodworking safer and more enjoyable. Features: Infeed and Outfeed Rollers – The PX-16 features infeed and outfeed rollers to assist with material loading and feeding while keeping a compact footprint.
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The all-new PX-16 planer signals an innovative new design for Laguna planers. The Laguna PX-16 is loaded with new ergonomic features: Shear Tec II Cutterhead – The Shear Tec II cutterhead comes as standard equipment on PX-16 Planer. The Shear Tec II is a 6-row carbide insert cutterhead that produces a superior surface finish on all woods including challenging hardwoods.
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Specifications for the PX-16 SHEARTEC II Planer-...
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Machine Overview- PX-16 Shear-Tec: II Planer- Control Panel Stock Return Rollers. (2) Emergency Stop (Limiter) Min. Stop Block (1/16”) Table Roller Feed Speed Controller Table Table Height Adjustment Table Extension Roller Qty. (2) Loading Hook Loading Hook Leveling Feet (Qty. 4) The Limiter: Acts as a stop to prevent the cutterhead from contacting the table and to prevent stock from sliding past the edge of the cutterhead.
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Machine Overview (Cont’d.)- Front of PX-16 Shear-Tec: II Planer Thickness Gauge Rear of PX-16 Shear-Tec: II Planer Dust Chute Hood Latches Hood Latches Table Table Roller Table Extension Roller Table Roller Table Extension Roller Table Loading Hook Feed Speed Control Machine Information Tag Table Height Adjustment...
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PX-16 Control Panel Machine Overview (Cont’d.)- Main Components of PX20- 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. B.) “ON/OFF” Switch: Starts and Stops rotation of cutterhead. NOTICE! The Planer will not work if the E-STOP is engaged or if the Hood is Open.
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Machine Overview (Cont’d.)- Extension Rollers: Adjustable Rollers that extend for increased workpiece support. Feed Speed Selector: CAUTION! AS WITH ALL GEAR BOX SHIFTERS, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ONLY CHANGE SPEEDS WHEN THE MACHINE IS RUNNING. The Feed Speed Selector offers (2) two feed speeds, 16 FPM & 28 FPM (Feet per Minute). Move Lever (Push/Pull) until it locks in place.
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Setup Machine **(MUST READ)**- Setup Overview (MUST READ)- When setting up your PX-16 Shear-Tec: II Planer, please take a moment to read this overview prior to starting. The machine comes mostly assembled. You will have to assemble the leveling feet, the dust chute, and calibrate the height.
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• 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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Machine Placement- Before you remove your machine from the packaging, select the area where you will use your machine. There are no hard and fast rules for its location, but below are a few guidelines: 1.) There should be sufficient area at the front of the machine to allow you to work on it comfortably.
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Unboxing- WARNING! • THE MACHINE WEIGHS 638 LBS (289KG). ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE TO DO THE JOB SAFELY. • IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE DESCRIBED PROCEDURE, SEEK PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY PROCEDURE THAT YOU FEEL IS UNSAFE, OR THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PHYSICAL CAPABILITY OF ACHIEVING.
Inventory List- The following depicts items shipped with your machine. Before assembling, ensure that you have received all parts shown below. Machine parts should arrive sealed in plastic bags. Remove parts from plastic bags before laying them out to inventory them. Tools/items Required: Assembly &...
Assembling- Machine Preparation and Setup: 1.) Level machine using the four leveling feet on each of the four corners. Lock leveling feet into position with the nut on the leveling foot stud. LEVELING FEET...
(OPTIONAL) If Installing Universal Casters- Installing Universal Caster Set- Pt. #TH0540-001/Laguna Part #: UNIJPWS21: Pt#TH0540-001/ Laguna Part #: UNIJPWS21 Pt#TH0540-001/ Laguna Part #: UNIJPWS21 CASTER INSTALLATION 1.) Raise and block planer for attaching caster set. 2.) Assemble swivel caster into swivel caster bracket (straight bracket) by placing bolt #5 through bracket and caster and securing with lock nut #4. Then place bolt #6 down through bracket into caster mount.
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Assembling (Cont’d.)- Machine Preparation and Setup: 2.) Clean all rust protected surfaces with a commercial de-greaser. DO NOT use acetone, gasoline, lacquer thinner or any type of cleaner that could damage paint. Coat cleaned surfaces with WD- 40® or 20W machine oil. 3.) Table Roller and Table Blade Adjustment leveling Procedure: 3a.) Table Roller Adjustment: Turn the Bolts (See Fig.
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3a. Cont’d.) Turn the knobs (See Figure G) to move the table roller up or down to the desired position, then secure Bottom Roller in position. 3b.) Top Roller verify Bottom Dead Cenetr- 1.) Select on top which 2- Carbide Cutters on both sides of the Table Blade Roller.
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3b.) Top Roller Adjustment Procedure (Cont’d.)- 2.) Make sure the 2-Bottom Carbide Cutters one will be verifying corresponds to the 2-Carbide cutters selected on top to assure consistent level across the Carbide Blade Cutter. Leveling Indicator & Leveling Block.
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3b.) Blade Roller Adjustment Procedure (Cont’d.)- 2.) (Cont’d.)-Make sure level the Carbide Blade Roller using a Calibrated Leveling Indicator & Leveling Block. Using these instruments verify readouts of Bottom Dead Center of the Carbide Blade Roller. 3.) To level and secure the Top Roller, use the same technique, and use the same Calibrated Leveling Indicator &...
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3b.) Top Roller Adjustment Procedure (Cont’d.)- 4.) When appropriate level is reached, on the Table Height Adjustment Wheel side, open or remove the Panel Cover, just below the main Top Roller Axel (Figure H) there is Adjustment Bolt to adjust the height and the Hex Nut, tighten to secure and lock height of the Top Roller. Wrench to use on the Adjusting bolt &...
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3c.) To Adjust Pressure & replace the pressure Springs for the Top Roller- 1.) On the Top of the exposed Carbide Blade Roller area, locate 4 large Allen Set Screws on the Corners of the Planer (See Figure J), to adjust the amount of pressure (Increase/Decrease) on the Top Roller, use appropriate T-Wrench as pictured below.
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3d.) To remove the 4-Internal 7-Coil Springs that adjusts the pressure of the Top roller, locate 4-Large Allen Set Screws on the Corners of the Planer, to remove these use appropriate T-Wrench as pictured below. Remove Allen Set Screws completely, remove the 7-Coil Springs then replace Springs.
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Assembling (Cont’d.)- Machine Preparation and Setup: 3.) Table Roller Adjustment (Cont’d.): 4.) The Dust Chute can be attached with the port facing either to the right or left. To attach use 4-four included screws (Fig. H) to mount to the rear (outfeed) side of the planer head. NOTICE-, MAKE SURE THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM HAS SUFFICIENT CAPACITY AND CFM FOR THIS PLANER.
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Power Supply Circuit Requirements- The power source circuit for your machine must be grounded and rated for the amperage 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. If you are unsure about the wiring codes in your area or plan to connect your machine to a shared circuit, consult a qualified electrician.
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Motor Specifications (Cont’d.)- WARNING!- WHEN COMPLETED, THE MACHINE MUST CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. Connecting Power (See also Wiring Diagram page XX)- 1. Remove screws securing cover to connection box. 2. Insert power cable through strain relief, tighten cinch nut and attach wires to terminals. 3.
Calibrating the Thickness Scale- NOTICE!-The following procedures describe the use of a “Calibrating Board”. It is a piece of hardwood which has been surfaced on one side with a jointer, drum sander or wide belt sander. With the Planer “OFF”- •...
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Calibrating the Thickness Scale (Cont’d.)- THICKNESS SCALE CALIBRATION 1.) Use the Table Height Adjustment handle (Fig. A) to raise the table until the infeed roller is “approximately 1/16” above the calibrating board. 2.) Remove the calibrating board from the planer. 3.) Connect power to the planer and turn “ON”.
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Calibrating the DRO (Digital Read Out)- 1.) Remove the battery cover of the DRO and install (2) AAA batteries. DRO Button Reference and Use It is helpful to DRO BATTERIES familiarize these buttons and their purpose with the Wixey™ DRO. DRO (Digital Read Out) ADJUSTMENT...
Operation- CAUTION!-PLACE THE PLANER ON A “SECURE AND STABLE SURFACE” FOR OPERATION.“CLAMP OR BOLT” THE PLANER INTO POSITION. 1.) Establish the proper depth of cut (Equal to or less than 1/16”), using either the DRO (Digital Read Out) or Scale. 2.) Pull out and lock each extension roller to support long stock.
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Operation (Cont’d.)- 6.) Feed stock into planer, maintain control and support of stock until the stock is securely feeding through planer. 7.) Reposition yourself to the outfeed side of planer and control and support stock until it has exited the outfeed roller. Helpful Tips- •...
Maintenance- CAUTION!-FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THIS MACHINE USING REQUIRED ROUTINE UPKEEP, SAFEGUARDING & PREVENTIVE MEASURES WILL VOID WARRANTY. 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 planer.
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Shear-Tec II Knife Rotation/Replacement- CAUTION!- KNIFE INSERTS ARE DANGEROUSLY SHARP. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSPECTING, REMOVING, OR REPLACING KNIFE INSERTS. WARNING!- • TURN PLANER OFF AND DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS! • MAKE SURE ALL KNIFE INSERT SCREWS ARE TIGHTENED SECURELY. LOOSE INSERTS CAN BE PROPELLED AT HIGH SPEED FROM A ROTATING CUTTERHEAD, CAUSING INJURY.
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Shear-Tec II Knife Rotation/Replacement (Cont’d.)- It is advisable to rotate all inserts at the same time to maintain consistent cutting. However, if one or more knife inserts develops a nick, rotate only those inserts that are affected. Each knife insert has an etched reference mark so you can keep track of the rotation.
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Lubrication- Regular monitoring and replacement of lubrication is needed-...
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Lubrication- The Gear Box Oil (#80 Weight Oil) must be changed after 2500 hours of work (Instructions to replace Gear Box Oil is as follows). Oil Fill Plug Top of PX-20 Planer/Gear Box, Oil Fill Plug Gear Box Bottom Gear Box, Oil Drain Plug...
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Lubrication (Cont’d.)- The lubricant in the gear box must be drained and replaced every 2,500 hours. Multi-purpose gear box lubricant (#80 Weight Oil) will be suitable. To Replace the lubricant: 1.) Remove the Bottom Gear Box Oil Drain Plug. Drain dirty oil thoroughly. 2.) Re-insert and tighten the Bottom Gear Box Oil Drain Plug.
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Lubrication (Cont’d.)- • The Gear Box Oil must be changed after 2500 hours of work (Instructions to remove Gear Box Oil Cover is as follows). Gear Box Lubrication (Cont’d.)-...
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Lubrication (Cont’d.)- (Instructions on how to remove Gear Box Oil Cover & change Inner Gears is as follows-Cont’d.) Tools to Use- T25 Torx Wrench. 1.) Safety-Shut Down all Power to PX-20 Planer, Pull Electrical Plug from Outlet. 2.) Remove Part#135 (M6 Cap Screw), 136-M6 Washer. 3.) Remove Pt.
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Replacement Parts Table (Cont’d.) - Part No. Descriptions Specification Q'ty 051447-196 Column-R 361314-901 Lifting Lead Screw 000805-705 Round Head Hex Screw M4*0.7P*8 175016-902 #N/A 660289-000 Packing 051416-901 Lead Screw Seat 012001-003 3*3*10 012002-005 4*4*12 051415-901 Main Lead Screw Seat 043217-000 O Ring 920133-001 Thrust Bearing...
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Replacement Parts Table (Cont’d.) - Part No. Descriptions Specification Q'ty 925021-001 Power Cord Assembly .1 021803-000 Buckle NB-1925 .2 023701-007 Relief Bushing MG25AS-14B .3 491116-000 Terminal Base .4 250573-615 Bushing .5 490336-000 Terminal Blocks .6 000303-110 Round Head Phillips Screw M5*0.8P*30 .7 490124-000 Terminal Cover...
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Replacement Parts Table (Cont’d.) - Part No. Descriptions Specification Q'ty 320418-000 Bevel Gear 361312-902 Lifting Shaft 012003-004 5*5*15 000204-102 SET Screw M8*1.25P*10 381402-902 Bearing Housing 381403-902 Spacer 320419-000 Bevel Gear 000202-102 SET Screw M5*0.8P*8 174819-196 Base Front Cover 174821-196 Base Top Cover 361385-902 Support Rod 050287-008...
Manual Revision Record Date of Change Revision# Engineering/Design Change Description 11/09/2021 New Proposed Manual for the PX-16 Shear-Tec II Planer. 11/11/2021 Incorporated changes received by W. Weber. Added the Oil Chg. Procedure for Gear Box. Changed Pg. 31, 11/18/2021 Fig. “G” nomenclature from Knobs to Bolts. Added 400ml/13.5 fl.
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