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PX-20 SHEARTEC II Planer
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

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  • Page 1 PX-20 SHEARTEC II Planer 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Letter to the Woodworker General Information Safety Rules ........................12 Electrical Safety ........................ 16 Grounding Methods ............................17 Machine Overview ......................19 Machine Specifications ..................... 21 Machine Unboxing ......................22 Machine Placement ......................24 Inventory List ........................25 Machine Set-Up &...
  • Page 6 PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Laguna Tools 2021...

  • Page 7: Letter To The Woodworker

    Letter to the Woodworker Thank you for investing in a PX-20 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.

  • Page 8: General Information

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER 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.
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  • Page 11 General Information...

  • Page 12: Safety Rules

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Safety Rules PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE FAILURE to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage.Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product.
  • Page 13 General Information SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE OVERLOOKED OR IGNORED, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR MAY RESULT. SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS GUARDS, PUSH STICKS, HOLD-DOWNS, FEATHER BOARDS, GOGGLES, DUST MASKS AND HEARING PROTECTION CAN REDUCE YOUR POTENTIAL FOR INJURY. BUT EVEN THE BEST GUARD WON’T MAKE UP FOR POOR JUDGMENT, CARELESSNESS OR INATTENTION.
  • Page 14 PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER 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. HAZARDOUS DUST. DUST CREATED BY MACHINERY OPERATIONS MAY CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR LONG-TERM RESPIRATORY DAMAGE.
  • Page 15 General Information STABLE MACHINE. UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT DURING OPERATION GREATLY INCREASES RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF CONTROL. BEFORE STARTING, VERIFY MACHINE IS STABLE AND MOBILE BASE (IF USED) IS LOCKED. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. CONSULT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL OR THE MANUFACTURER FOR RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

  • Page 16: Electrical Safety

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Electrical Safety Electrical Safety- A Electrical Cord and Plug is not provided with Ordered Machine. 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).

  • Page 17: Grounding Methods

    General Information Grounding Methods Grounding Methods- Electrical Cord and Plug is not provided with Ordered Machine. When a proper qualified electrical cord and plug is installed please follow the following ground methods and procedures. Grounding Methods Provided by CSA Group. Fig.
  • Page 18 PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. This adapter is not permitted in Canada. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.

  • Page 19: Machine Overview

    General Information Machine Overview PX-20 Shear-Tec: II Planer: 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. Table Rollers: The Roller facilitates movement of the Work Piece across the Table. A.) Emergency Stop (E-STOP): Stops all functions of machine, however, power continues to machine.
  • Page 20 PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Extension Rollers: Adjustable Rollers that extend for increased workpiece support. Feed Speed Selector: 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. The middle setting is neutral.

  • Page 21: Machine Specifications

    General Information Machine Specifications Specifications for the PX-20 SHEARTEC II Planer:...

  • Page 22: Machine Unboxing

    LIMITED WARRANTY TO LAGUNA TOOLS, INC., YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ALL CLAIMS OF LOSS OR DAMAGED GOODS MUST BE REPORTED TO LAGUNA TOOLS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DELIVERY. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAGUNA TOOLS, INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE CLAIMS FOR ANY DAMAGED ITEMS/PARTS.
  • Page 23 General Information...

  • Page 24: Machine Placement

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Machine Placement 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.

  • Page 25: Inventory List

    General Information 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 &...

  • Page 26: Machine Set-Up & Assembly

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Machine Set-Up & Assembly Setup Overview: When setting up your PX-20 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.

  • Page 27: Machine Prep & Set-Up

    Machine Set-Up & Assembly Machine Prep & Set-Up 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 1) Make sure to use Proper PPE (Heavy Leather or Kevlar Gloves) when changing Blades on Blade Roller to prevent injury: 2.) Clean all rust protected surfaces with a commercial de-greaser.
  • Page 28 PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER 1.) Take provided Gauge Block(s). 2.) Place Gauge block on the Table, with the Machined Recess facing on the Bottom Roller, making sure Bottom Roller is touching the Machined Recessed surface of the Gauge Block. Place Gauge Block on either side of the Bottom Roller, to assure that Bottom Roller recess is at the same height...
  • Page 29 Machine Set-Up & Assembly 3.) Turn the knobs (See Figure G) to move the table roller up or down to the desired position, then secure Bottom Roller in position. Top Roller Adjustment Procedure: 1.) 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.
  • Page 30 PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER 5.) 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 (out feed) side of the planer head.

  • Page 31: Optional Universal Caster Installation

    Machine Set-Up & Assembly Optional Universal Caster Installation **OPTIONAL** Installing Universal Casters 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.

  • Page 32: Power Circuit Supply

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Power Circuit Supply 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.

  • Page 33: Calibrating The Thickness

    Calibrating The Thickness Calibrating The Thickness 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”- ·...

  • Page 34: Calibrating The Dro (Digital Read Out)

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Calibrating The DRO (Digital Read Out) 1.) Remove the battery cover of the DRO and install (2) AAA batteries. NOTICE! DRO Button Reference and Use It is helpful to familiarize these buttons and their purpose with the Wixey™...

  • Page 35: Operation

    Operation Operation 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. 3.) Start Dust Collection Machine. 4.) Start Planer.

  • Page 36: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Maintenance & Troubleshooting 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. Regular oil attracts dust and dirt.

  • Page 37: Shear-Tec Ii Knife Rotation/Replaement

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting Shear-tec II Knife Rotation/Replaement KNIFE INSERTS ARE DANGEROUSLY SHARP. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSPECTING, REMOVING, OR REPLACING KNIFE INSERTS. 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.

  • Page 38: Lubrication

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Lubrication Regular monitoring and replacement of lubrication is needed. The Gear Box Oil (#80 Weight Oil) must be changed after 2500 hours of work (Instructions to replace Gear Box Oil is as follows).
  • Page 39 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 40 PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER 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. #166-Side Cover-R. 4.) Remove the Drive Chains, Pt.#138 &139, then remove Pt.#140-Chain Sprocket, Pt.#98 Hex Screw & Pt.# 99 Washer.
  • Page 41 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 8.) Remove Gear Box Cover-#105. 9.) Oil Inner Box mechanism with #80 Weight Oil. 10.) Replace Gear Box Cover-#105. Replace and Install Parts in Reverse Order. • All chains must be lubricated regularly. • Every 30 hours, lubricate the bushings. •...

  • Page 42: Front/Rear Precision Adjustment

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Front/Rear Precision Adjustment...
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  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...

  • Page 46: Wiring

    PX-20 SHEARTEC II PLANER Wiring REVIEW ELECTRICAL SAFETY (Pg’s.#11-16) PRIOR TO ANY WIRING PROCEDURES.

  • Page 47: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Diagram:...
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  • Page 49: Replacement Parts Table

    Replacement Parts Table Replacement Parts Table...
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  • Page 54: Dealer Machinery Warranty

    We will repair or replace, without charge, any parts determined by Laguna Tools, Inc. to be a manufacturer’s defect. We require that the defective item/part be returned to Laguna Tools with the complaint. An RMA (return merchandise authorization) must be requested, from Laguna Tools, and included with all parts or machines returned to Laguna Tools for warranty consideration.

  • Page 55: Customer Service Contact Information

    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.
  • Page 56 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...

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