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- Page 1 Swift Series: Swift Vacuum Owner's Manual Laguna Tools 744 Refuge Way Grande Prairie, TX Service: +1 (800) 234 1976 Email: customerservice@laguantools.com Copyright Laguna Tools 2021 Updated August 2021...
- 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 General Information Safety Rules ........................8 Electrical Safety ........................ 12 Receiving Your Machine ....................14 Machine Placement ......................16 Unpacking Your Machine ....................18 Machine Specifications Machine Overview ......................21 Layouts & Footprints ......................22 Parts of the Swift Vacuum ....................24 Parts of the Sw ift Vacuum cont'd ........................ - Page 6 Swift Vaccum Warranties & Policies Swift Standard Damage Statement ................... 65 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure ............... 66 Modifications Policy ......................67 Laguna Tools 2021...
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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: Safety Rules
Swift Vacuum 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 9 General Information THE MACHINE WITH RESPECT AND CAUTION WILL CONSIDERABLY LESSEN THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY. HOWEVER, IF NORMAL 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.
- Page 10 Swift Vacuum MACHINERY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EYE INJURY OR BLINDNESS FROM FLYING PARTICLES. EVERYDAY EYEGLASSES ARE NOT APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES. WEARING PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT WEAR CLOTHING, APPAREL OR JEWELRY THAT CAN BECOME ENTANGLED IN MOVING 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.
- Page 11 General Information DESIGNED. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR IF MACHINE IS TIPPED OR IF THE CUTTING TOOL IS UNINTENTIONALLY CONTACTED. 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.
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Page 12: Electrical Safety
Swift Vacuum Electrical Safety Grounding Methods Grounding Methods Provided by CSA Group. (A) Receptacle with nominal rating less than 150 volts. (B) 150 volt receptacle without grounding pin fitted with adapter. (C) 150-250 volt receptacle. 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. - Page 13 General Information 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 C. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig C. Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug.
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Page 14: Receiving Your Machine
It must be noted that additional machine movement can take place between Laguna Tools and the end user and some adjustments may have to be undertaken by the customer. These adjustments are covered in the various sections of this manual. - Page 15 General Information...
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Page 16: Machine Placement
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. All claims of loss or damaged goods must be reported to Laguna Tools within 24 HOURS of delivery. - Page 17 General Information LIGHTING: Ensure that the lighting your band saw is placed under is adequate enough that regular operation and maintenance can be performed safely. Any glares, shadows, or strobe lighting which may distract or prevent the operator from safely operating the machinery should be removed from the working area. MACHINE WEIGHT LOAD: Ensure that the surface where your machine is located can bear the full weight of your machine as well as any additional equipment which may be placed on the band saw.
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Page 18: Unpacking Your Machine
Swift Vacuum Unpacking Your Machine To unpack your machine, you will need tin snips, a knife, and a wrench. 1.) Using the tin snips, cut the banding that is securing the machine to the Pallet [if fitted]. EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED BECAUSE THE BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY. - Page 19 General Information 5.) Cut all the straps on the crate. 6.) Using a cordless drill, unscrew all the screws lining the base of the crate. 7.) Unscrew and remove the crate's side panels.
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Page 20: Machine Specifications
Swift Vacuum Machine Specifications Specifications Sheet: Item Swift 48" x 48" Swift 48" x 96" Swift 60" x 120" or 4' x 4' or 4' x 8' or 5' x 10' Motor 3 hp very quiet 3 hp very quiet 3 hp very quiet spindle spindle... -
Page 21: Machine Overview
Machine Specifications Machine Overview Introduction to CNC Machines The CNC is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s manual in its entirety before assembly or use. The advantage of the CNC machine is that it can, in most cases, fully machine the complete job without it being removed from the table so that you have finished parts of high accuracy that are totally repeatable. -
Page 22: Layouts & Footprints
Swift Vacuum Layouts & Footprints Swift 4' x 4' Table Swift 4' x 8' Table Swift 5' x 10' Table... - Page 23 Machine Specifications...
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Page 24: Parts Of The Swift Vacuum
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Page 25: Parts Of The Swift Vacuum Cont'd
Machine Specifications Parts of the Swift Vacuum cont'd Part Name Description Photo The bed of the machine consists of a heavy steel frame with a plastic top that is slotted for the vacuum function. It has “T-Slots”. The “T” slots are used to clamp the job or fixtures to the bed. -
Page 26: Parts Of The Electrical Control Box
Swift Vacuum Parts of the Electrical Control Box Parts of the Electrical Control Box Electrical Control Cabinet Front Panel: Back Panel:... - Page 27 Machine Specifications...
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Page 28: Water Pump Installation
Swift Vacuum Water Pump Installation Water Pump Installation: 1) Connect one pipe to the water pump and the other pipe will be placed in the water container for the return water. It is not important which pipe is used as the return. 2) Fit the 90 Degree connector to the pump. -
Page 29: Parts Of The Cnc Machine
Machine Specifications Parts of the CNC Machine Part Name Photo Spare Drive Belts Dust Shroud/Hood Wrenches Table Clamps (Qty. of 8 Provided) Coolant Container/ Bucket for Coolant... -
Page 30: Parts Of The Cnc Machine Cont'd
Swift Vacuum Parts of the CNC Machine cont'd Part Name Photo Hand Held Controller Collet USB Memory Stick (8G Max.) Touch-Off Puck Pipe Fitting Plug... -
Page 31: Assembly & Setup
Assembly & Setup Assembly & Setup Assembling the Controller: Fit the Cable to the controller and ensure that the screws are finger tight. Note: When using a memory stick, it fits into a slot on the top of the hand-held controller and must not exceed 8G in capacity. -
Page 32: Fitting The Dust Hose
Swift Vacuum Fitting the Dust Hose 1.) Fit the dust hose to the dust shroud and secure with a clamp. Ensure that it is tight as it is very inconvenient to have it fall off during production. 2.) Fit the shroud to the router head. Adjust the shroud so that the brushes are even with the tip of the router bits that you will be using. -
Page 33: Electrical Connection For The Machine
Assembly & Setup Electrical Connection for the Machine NOTICE! No cable is supplied as this will depend on the local wiring codes and your electrical supply. Ensure that when installing the electrical supply to the machine that 220v (220 Volts) single phase is supplied. It is recommended that you use a 30-amp Breaker. -
Page 34: Fitting The Router Bit Into The Router Head
Swift Vacuum Fitting the Router Bit into the Router Head Note: Before changing or fitting the router bit always disconnect the power to the machine. Note: Collets & spindle collet hole must be cleaned regularly. Ensure that the slots in the collets are free of sawdust as sawdust builds up and will stop the collet compressing. - Page 35 Assembly & Setup 4.) Press the bit into the collet but note that the flute of the router bit must not be inside the collet and should be a minimum of 1/16 “ outside the collet. Hold the router spindle with the supplied wrench and tighten the collet with a second wrench.
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Page 36: Types Of Router Bits
Swift Vacuum Types of Router Bits TYPES OF ROUTER BITS: The five basic types of router bits which may by used with the Swift Vacuum are outlined below. 1.) Straight 2.) Up Shear 3.) Down Shear 4.) Combination (also called compression) 5.) Form Tools (Round Over, Ogee, etc.) 1.) Straight Router Bits: These are the standard router bits that are commonly used with hand held routers and are usually available at home centers. - Page 37 Assembly & Setup 5.) Form Router Bits: Typically, are available in standard profiles such as round over, ogee, etc. Router bits that have a shape associated with them would be classified with this group.
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Page 38: Controller Button Functions
Swift Vacuum Controller Button Functions Note: There is a comprehensive manual for the hand-held controller. Below is a list of the main key functions. The controller may vary from the hand-held controller shown below. First Row Buttons Function Description X+/1 Moves the gantry in the X direction away from the home end of the bed. - Page 39 Assembly & Setup Function Description X-/5 Moves the gantry in the X direction towards the home end of the bed. Y-/6 Moves the router head in the Y direction towards the home end of the bed. Z-/7 Moves the router head in the Z (Down Direction) towards the table surface.
- Page 40 Swift Vacuum Function Description ORIGIN /OK Use to accept commands (“On”.) Origin causes machine to the machines “Origin”. MODE Toggles between the three jogging modes: Continuous, Step or Distance. "RUN/ PAUSE / Used to load a program from either the USB drive DELETE"...
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Page 41: Turning On The Machine
Assembly & Setup Turning On the Machine Before you turn on the machine remove all tools and other objects from the machine table. 1) Release the “Emergency Stop” by twisting clockwise until it pops out. 2) Turn the Main Power Isolation Switch Clockwise to the “On” Position. 3) Turn the Main Power Key Lock Clockwise to the from the “0”, “Off”... - Page 42 Swift Vacuum 4) Press the “Start Button” that will turn power on to the machine, Power “On” Light will appear. 5) To turn vacuum “On” , turn switch to the right.
- Page 43 Assembly & Setup Pressing the “Green Button” will also power the controller and the display will light up (see above). The screen will display “Go to Home?” Make sure that the table surface is clear of obstructions and press the “Green Origin/OK button”.
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Page 44: To Remove The Router Head
Swift Vacuum To Remove the Router Head There are three different methods to move the router head: 1.) Continuous Mode: Press the mode button until Continuous is displayed. The display will show (bottom row of the screen) the changing location of the router head as it moves location. By holding X+ button down, the machine will move constantly until the button is released. -
Page 45: Jogging Speed
Assembly & Setup Jogging Speed You can select between a Low or High speed. By pressing the HIGH LOW / 0 button you can toggle between the two speeds. The High-speed jog setting is approximately 4 times the speed of Low-speed jog setting. Setting the Work Envelope The Work Envelope is a volume that defines the movement limits of the router spindle. -
Page 46: Using The Vacuum Table
Swift Vacuum Using the Vacuum Table The vacuum table has 6 zones, and you can set the configuration to suit the type of work that you will be producing. Each zone is controlled by a switch that is located at the front of the machine. The table has two holes in each zone that extract the air and generate the vacuum. - Page 47 Assembly & Setup NOTICE! Do not stretch the foam rubber gasket while you are fitting it into the grove in the vacuum table.
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Page 48: Spoil Board
Swift Vacuum Spoil Board The Spoil Board has two functions: 1.) To protect the vacuum table from the cutters. You will set the depth of your cutter a few thousandths of an inch deeper than the job thickness. If there was no spoil board this would mean that you would be cutting into the vacuum table. - Page 49 Assembly & Setup Note: Only remove the minimum to achieve a flat surface over the complete surface. You will have to skim the surface several times during the life of the spoil board to clean it up and you should get into the habit of only skimming the minimum off the surface.
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Page 50: Spoil Board Precautions
Swift Vacuum Spoil Board Precautions Precautions Regarding Spoil Boards The spoil board is porous and will absorb moisture. As moisture is absorbed the dimensions of the board will change. In general, this will not be a problem as the changes from day to day are not significant. Also, the changes will, in general, be over the complete board. - Page 51 Assembly & Setup...
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Page 52: Automatic "Z" Origin Point [Tool "Touch Off" Point]
Swift Vacuum Automatic "Z" Origin Point [Tool "Touch Off" Point] The machine is provided with an automatic tool height adjustment. Place the contact button on the clean spoil board directly under the cutter. To activate the automatic tool height adjustment, press Menu & On/Off key at the same time on the control pad. -
Page 53: Fitting The "Touch Off" Puck
Assembly & Setup Fitting the "Touch Off" Puck The touch off puck plugs into the front of the machine and is stored in the puck holder. -
Page 54: Setting The Spoil Board On The Vacuum Table
Swift Vacuum Setting the Spoil Board on the Vacuum Table How to Move the Router Head to the Spoil Board Corner Position: 1.) With the router head in the home position, drop the router bit to just above the spoil board top face as described earlier [Z axis]. -
Page 55: Resetting The Origin Point
Assembly & Setup Resetting the Origin Point 1.) Bring the router head to the origin point by pressing origin button. 2.) Lower the router bit by pressing Z= so that it is just above the spoil board. Note the position of the tip of the router bit point and you will probably find the origin point will have to be adjusted. 3.) Jog the point over so that it lines up with the edge of the spoil board in the X axis. -
Page 56: Loading A Program Into The Machine
Swift Vacuum Loading a Program into the Machine NOTICE! The controller has a USB slot located at the top. 1.) Load your program into your USB drive. 2.) Fit the USB into the USB slot in the controller. 3.) Press the button RUN PAUSE/ DELETE. The display will show U disc. 4.) Press the OK button. -
Page 57: Fitting A Job To The Spoil Board
Assembly & Setup Fitting a Job to the Spoil Board One can use double-sided tape to attach the job to the spoil board. If you are using double-sided tape, ensure that the spoil board and the job are clean and do not have saw dust or chips as this will affect the ability of the tape to hold the job securely. - Page 58 Swift Vacuum...
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Page 59: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
When the oil tank needs filling, top up with a good quality SAE 30 weight oil. Jacking the Table Level: The machine is provided with table jacking points. The jacking points come factory set and should not need adjustment. Do not adjust the jacking points until you have contacted Laguna Tools customer service. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
Swift Vacuum Troubleshooting... - Page 61 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Machine will not start 1) Check that the start switch is being pressed full in. 2.) Check that the red stop switch is fully out. 3.) Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet.
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- Page 63 Tools guarantees all new machine sold to be free of manufacturers’ defective workmanship, parts, and materials. 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 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 64 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 65 Swift Standard Damage Notification The machines are thoroughly tested before leaving any of our Laguna Tools Facilities, but that does not mean that the Machines will not experience any damage in transit. Before signing the Bill of Lading (See Example Below)
- Page 66 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...
- Page 67 Laguna 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 68 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 LAGUNA EUROPE Walker Rd, Bardon Hill, Coalville LE67 1TU, United Kingdom.
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