HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Scope of This Manual This manual outlines the basic procedures for the HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual. For detailed instructions and videos, please go to www.lagunatools.com. Refer to www.lagunatools.com for the latest manual revision.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Table of Contents General Information and Safety ................5 Overview ............................5 Safety Signs & Callouts ........................5 Proposition 65 Warning of Harmful Exposure ................6 Intended Use ..........................6 Safety Information ........................... 6 Electrical Requirements ..................
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HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Adjusting Main Conveyor Table ....................24 Replacing the Conveyor Belt ......................25 Control System ....................26 Switch Function Control Panel ..................... 27 HRS-28 Service ....................28 Tracking ............................28 Adjusting the Blade Guides ......................30 Adjusting the Support Wheel ......................
Laguna Tools equipment is designed for specific and limited applications. This product should neither be modified nor used for any application other than its intended use.
Always have a fire extinguisher ready to extinguish a fire. Never leave the machine running unattended. The tools sold by Laguna Tools are safe when used properly, as described by the American National Safety Institute, the UL Standards of safe tool use, and the IEC standards of safe tool use.
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HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual The machine is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. Personnel who are not familiar with the correct and safe operation of the machine should not operate the machine until properly trained.
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21. Keep a copy of this manual for future reference. 22. All motion parameters have been set up by Laguna Tools. If any modifications are required, please have a qualified operator perform the changes.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 2. Before operating this machine: remove all hand, wrist, or neck jewelry and push sleeves up over the elbows. Do not wear loose clothing which may become caught in the machine and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 1.5.4 Additional Safeguards 1. Remove and store adjusting keys and wrenches before turning on the power. If necessary for visibility, apply safety markings to adjusting wrenches and keys. 2. Install safety guards consistent with general shop safety practices. Always keep safety guards in place when the machine is in use.
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HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 4. Use the right tool at the correct speed and feed rate. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it was designed. The right tool will do the job better and more safely.
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HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual NOTES: 1.0 General Information and Safety...
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 2.0 Electrical Requirements The machine requires permanent, direct power installed by a qualified electrician familiar with industrial best practices. Ensure that all power cords are protected from traffic, moisture, chemicals, or other hazards. For safety, always have a qualified electrician assess grounding and any further electrical needs.
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HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual These plugs must not be modified, if a matching outlet is needed, one must be installed by a qualified electrician. Improper installation may result in electrical shock. WARNING If grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the machine is properly grounded, a qualified electrician should be consulted.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 3.0 Specifications HRS-28 Specification Table Model HP-12E SINGLE HEAD BAND SAW Max. Workpiece Size (W x H) 12” x 10” (300mm x 250mm) Conveyor Belt Size (W x L) 11.8” x 215.8” (300mm x 5480mm) Saw Wheel Diameter 28”...
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 4.0 HRS-28 Overview The HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw was designed to be Laguna tough to withstand any jobs thrown at it. We designed this bandsaw to be fully adjustable to accommodate a wider variety of stock so that users can get the most bang for their buck.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Other Features Main Motor- Drives the saw wheels for blade movement drives hydraulic pump conveyor movement. Electrical Conveyor Motor-2HP motor w/inverter to move the conveyor belt. Conveyor Belt Controls- Controls ON/OFF and conveyor speed.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 5.0 Operation Instructions Mounting resaw to the floor We recommend that you bolt your new re-saw to floor. Because this is optional and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hardware included. It may necessary to...
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Mounting the Conveyor Belt To install the conveyor belt onto the re-saw : Remove the lag bolts that secure conveyor belt assembly crate pallet. Remove the blade guide from the wheel housing. Lift conveyor...
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Connect Power Wires 1. Before connecting power source of your machine to the factory power supply, make sure the voltage, Hertz; and phase are compatible. The machine prewired before shipment according customers' requested voltage.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 4. Hand tighten the handle until the plate contacts the sleeve. Turn bandsaw the blade flutters, increase the tension until fluttering stops, then increase tension additional quarter turn. If the blade does not flutter,...
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HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Loosen nuts and hex bolts that secure extension the in-feed pressure roller Extension Arm Adjustment Bolts 3. Extend the pressure roller close the blade tighten jam nuts hex bolts. Make sure the extension arm...
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual workpiece hangs on the out-feed pressure roller, loosen the set screws shown in Figure 12, and slide the weight shaft, then tighten the set screws. Adjusting the support wheel support wheel positioned behind the blade to brace it...
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Blade elevation gauge adjust the blade elevation gauge 1. Adjust blade height until blade elevation gauge reads 112". a test piece through the re-saw and measure the thickness test piece with calipers. Disconnect the re-saw from...
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Replacing the Conveyor Belt To replace conveyor belts: 1. Start the conveyor belt and stop it when the conveyor belt seam is accessible. 2. Disconnect the resaw from the power source! 3. Loosen the roller bracket by turning the roller bracket cap screws ¾...
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 6.0 Control System Safety rules for control system Do not alter or bypass protective interlocking systems. All electrical/electronic trouble shooting and repairs should be undertaken only personnel who properly trained and skilled. alter the electrical circuits...
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Switch Function Control Panel A. Emergency stop button —Turns off power to both motors in an emergency. B. Pump stop button —Stops the hydraulic pump motor. C. Motor stop button —Stops the main motor.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 7.0 HRS-28 Service WARNING Always disconnect power to the machine before performing service adjustments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. This section is designed to help the operator change adjustments that were made at the factory and that might also need to be made during the life of the machine.
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HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Move the bars to the other side of the conveyor belt and check the adjustable wheel. If the wheels have the same angle compared to the conveyor table, go to step 8. If the wheels have different angles, proceed to step 6.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 9. Loosen the jam nuts on the tracking adjusting bolts and loosen the lock bolts. (See Figure 7- Vertical Adjustment Bolts Tracking Adjustment Bolts Figure 7–4: Tracking Adjustment Bolts Adjust the wheels until the wheel position is correct when checked with the straightedge.
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HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Tools Needed: 17mm socket and ratchet 19mm socket and ratchet • • 17mm wrench 19mm wrench • • 19mm T-handle wrench • To align the guide blocks: 1. Rotate the wheels by hand and watch how the blade feeds through the blade guides.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Rotate the guide block until it is level and tighten the rotation adjustment bolts. Test the alignment as described in step 1. Continue to adjust until the guide block no longer touches the blade.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Blade Elevation Gauge Tools Needed: 17mm wrench • 17mm socket and ratchet • Measuring caliper • Blade Elevation Pointer Figure 7–7: Blade Guide Upper Plate Tighten the blade elevation pointer bolt and run another test piece through the resaw to confirm the elevation pointer setting.
HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual 9.0 Maintenance To ensure optimal machine performance, you must conduct regular maintenance. Failure to follow maintenance procedures will void the warranty. WARNING Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury or damage to the machine.
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HRS-28 Horizontal Band Resaw Owner’s Manual Greasing The photos on this page label the grease fittings by number for easy identification. Wipe clean and lubricate the grease fittings with two pumps of high temp bearing grease. The proper greasing intervals are indicated by white boxes on the chart below.
Any machines returned to Laguna Tools must be returned with packaging in the same manner in which it was received. A part or blade is being returned must have adequate packaging to ensure it is not damaged during shipping. In...
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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 (24) hours of delivery.
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