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Laguna Tools PX16 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNERS’S MANUAL PX16 Planer Lagunatools.com...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Thank you for investing in a PX16 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 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Warranty: Safety: Important Safety Instructions General Safety Rules Unpacking: Assembly: Components: Power Supply: Connecting Power Operation: Maintenance/Adjustment: Trouble Shooting: Exploded Views: Wiring Diagram Parts List: Caster Set, Universal Specifications: Supplies:...

  • Page 4: Safety

    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. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    dangerous, do not try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that is safer. REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility. 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 14. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for maintenance purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately when maintenance is complete. 15. Make sure the dust collector is on a flat even surface and the wheels locked in place before use.

  • Page 8: General Safety Rules

    This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols, described earlier. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. GENERAL SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
  • Page 9 Disconnecting power supply. Turn the switch off, disconnect from the power supply, and allow machine to come to a complete stop before leaving the machine unattended or doing any service, cleaning, maintenance, or adjustments. Suspended dust particles and ignition sources. Do not operate in areas were explosion risks are high.
  • Page 10 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. 1. This machine must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    UNPACKING Your PX16 comes packed in a single box attached to a pallet. Before attempting to assemble this machine, follow these directions: 1. Carefully cut the banding straps and remove them from the box, if so packed. 2. Remove the box covering the machine.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    I n v e n t o r y Pallet 4 Leveling Feet with nuts (typically installed) Bubble Wrap 1 Dust Chute 4 Hex Head Screws M6x10 2 T25 Torx Wrenches 4 Lifting hooks & hardware Figure 2: Pallet Report any missing or damaged parts to your dealer or distributor. Prior to machine assembly and use, read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with proper assembly, maintenance and safety procedures.
  • Page 13 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 (Fig. 3). Figure 3: Leveling Feet NOTE: If installing the Laguna Universal Caster set see page 41. 2.
  • Page 14 NOTE: Make sure the dust collection system has sufficient capacity and CFM for this planer. Always turn ON the dust collector before planning. Clips, hood (2) Figure 5: Dust Chute & Hood Clips Opening Hood 1. Release the 2 Clips (Fig. 5) on each side of the hood. 2.

  • Page 15: Components

    Feed Speed Control Table Extension Roller (2) Table Height Adjustment Leveling Feet (4) Table Figure 6: Main Components of PX16 Control Panel Ｃ Ｂ Figure 7: Control Panel A. Emergency Stop (E-STOP); stops all functions of machine, however, power continues to machine. NOTE: To reset E-STOP, rotate switch clockwise until the button...

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    B. ON/OFF Switch; Starts and Stops rotation of cutterhead. NOTE: Will not work of the E-STOP is engaged or if the Hood is open. C. Digital Read Out (DRO); Thickness display NOTE: Assembly is continued in next section “Power Supply” 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...
  • Page 17 Calibrating the Thickness Scale Figure 8: Thickness Scale Calibration NOTE: 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. 1.
  • Page 18 5. Turn the height adjustment handle clockwise, one complete revolution, to raise the table and run the calibrating board (previously machined face “down”) through the planer. 6. Repeat Step 5 until the planer removes the entire top surface of the calibrating board.
  • Page 19 DRO Button Reference and Use It is helpful to familiarize these buttons and their purpose with the Wixey™ DRO Figures 10-12: DRO Adjustment...

  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERATION 1. Establish the proper depth of cut (typically less than 1/16” or 1.6mm), using either the DRO or scale. 2. Pull out and lock each extension roller to support long stock 3. Start dust collection. 4. Start planer. 5. Adjust feed speed (Fig. 8, C) to desired speed (16 or 28 FPM), while planer is running.
  • Page 21 Turn planer OFF and disconnect power before performing any maintenance or adjustments! The knife inserts on the 16” Planer are four-sided. When dull, remove each knife, rotate it 90° for a fresh edge, and re-install it. No further adjustment is necessary.
  • Page 22 Figures 14 and 15 show dimensions in mm for the set up block for general planning needs. Figures 14 & 15: Set-Up-Block Figure 16: Cutterhead Anti-Kickback Fingers Anti-kickback fingers help prevent stock from being kicked out of the machine towards the user.
  • Page 23 Adjustment of Infeed Roller The in-feed roller should be set 0.02” (0.5mm) below the lowest point of knife. Make sure the knives are set properly see the “Setting / Changing Knives” section prior to making any adjustments. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2.
  • Page 24 Adjustment of Out-feed Roller The out-feed roller should be set 0.02” (0.5mm) below the lowest point of knife. Make sure the knives are set properly see the “Setting / Changing Knives” section prior to making any adjustments. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2.
  • Page 25 Poly-V-Belt Adjustment Poly-V-belt (Fig. 22, D) tension has been set at the factory. If the belt has stretched and need adjustment. 1. Disconnect machine from power source. 2. Open lower rear, and lower left-hand side panels. Loosen and tighten four adjustment nuts (Fig.
  • Page 26 Disconnect the machine from power source before proceeding with any maintenance, lubrication or assembly! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! Periodic, or regular inspections are required to ensure that the machine is in proper adjustment, and that all hardware is tight. Figure 24: Table Roller Adjustment Clean out-feed rollers and table with a non-...
  • Page 27 Lubrication (Fig. 24, 25 & 26) No. Position Grease Gear Box Chain Chain Chain Chain Bushing Lead Screw - The Gear Box oil must be changed after 2500 hours of work. (Fig. 25) - All chains must be lubricated regularly. (Fig.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Description of Possible Cause Corrective Action Symptoms 1. Replace fuse or reset 1. Fuse blown or circuit circuit breaker breaker tripped 2. Have cord replaced 2. Cord damaged 3. Check connection 3. Not connected to 4. Check voltage Machine will not start power source 5.
  • Page 29 1. Allow wood to dry Fuzzy Grain 1. Planing wood with properly a high moisture 2. Rotate, replace or content sharpen knives 2. Dull knives 1. Inadequate feed roll 1. Adjust feed roll pressure tension or lower 2. Planer bed dirty feed rollers 3.

  • Page 30: Exploded Views

    EXPLODED VIEWS Cutterhead & Drivetrain...
  • Page 31 Table & Lift...
  • Page 32 Stand & Motor...

  • Page 33: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 34: Parts List

    MPLANPX16-0130 Part List Part No. Descriptions Specification Q'ty 000804-107 Round Head Hex Screw M5*0.8P*12 174818-196 Dust Chute 000302-201 Round Head Phillips Screw M4*0.7P*6 230409-905 Buckle CT-22 174817-196 Top Cover 340007-615 Block 200113-615 Sponge 174723-904 Roller Bracket 030119-000 Ball Bearing 10 361387-906 Roller 11 251405-620 PC Board...
  • Page 35 56 361416-000 Outfeed Roller 57 012006-001 8*8*40 Helical Cutterhead Assy SHEAR-TECⅡ 924836-001 59 043343-000 Retaining Ring NBR/46.3*3.1 60 000902-102 Hex. Screw W/Washer M6*1.0P*12 61 924829-001 Infeed Roller Assembly 62 270015-901 Spring Plate 63 361380-902 Support Rod 64 000203-104 SET Screw M6*1.0P*12 65 174824-019 Front Chip Guide...
  • Page 36 114 130404-000 Shifting Claw 115 924811-001 Gear Assembly 116 030205-002 Ball Bearing 6201 117 320356-000 Shaft 118 320198-000 Gear 119 012003-002 5*5*10 120 320406-000 Gear 121 012003-003 5*5*12 122 320160-000 Shaft 123 043337-000 O-Ring 124 043401-000 Plug PT1/4”-19 125 012002-011 4*4*15 126 361383-902 Handwheel Assembly...
  • Page 37 Caster Set Installing universal caster set (Fig. 28): 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 38: Specifications

    Lock Nut 3/8”-16 (14.2Bx11.5H) 174876-904 Bracket, Swivel Caster 174931-904 Universal Bracket Not used for planer SPECIFICATIONS: PX16 Main Motor: 3 HP / 1750 RPM Electrical: 230V / 50Hz / 1PH / 15amp Lead Circuit: 15 Amp (min.) 20 Amp (recommended) Air Volume: 600 CFM per port (min.)

  • Page 39: Supplies

    SUPPLIES: Replacement knives Replacement knife screws Contact your local distributor : CARBATEC PTY LTD Toll Free: 1800 658 111 www.carbatec.com.au LAGUNA TOOLS 800.234.1976 www.lagunatools.com 744 Refuge Way Suite 200 Grand Prairie TX 75050 012221...

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