Laguna Tools Platinum Series Oscillating Edge Sander
Dear Woodworker:
Thank you for your purchase and welcome to the Laguna Tools group of discriminating woodworkers. I understand that you have a choice of where to purchase your machines and appreciate the confidence you have in our products. Every machine sold by Laguna Tools has been carefully designed and well thought through from a woodworker’s perspective. I cut on our bandsaws, lathes, table saws and combination machines. Through my hands-on experience, I work hard to make our machines better. I strive to give you machines that inspire you to create works of art. Machines that are a joy to run and work on. Machines that encourage your performance. Today, we offer high-performance machines with innovative solutions that meet the needs of woodworkers and their everevolving craft. I started Laguna Tools as a woodworker, I still am. Thank you again for becoming a Laguna Tools customer.
Torben Helshoj President and Founder - Laguna Tools Imagination, Innovation and Invention at work.
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Table of contents Page number Safety Rules Warranty Noise emission Specification sheet Receiving your oscillating edge sander Introduction to your oscillating edge sander Parts of the oscillating edge sander Where to locate your oscillating edge sander Unpacking your oscillating edge sander Assembly and setup Adjusting the oscillating edge sander Maintenance and troubleshooting Exploded view drawings Electrical drawing
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Safety Rules. As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with the operation and use. Using it with 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. If you have any questions relative to the installation and operation, do not use the equipment until you have contacted your supplying distributor. Read the following carefully before operating the machine. 1. Keep the working area clean and be sure adequate lighting is available. 2. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces or ornaments. Wear face, eye, respiratory and body protection devices as indicated for the operation or the environment. 3. Be sure that the power is disconnected from the machine before tools are serviced or an attachment is to be fitted or removed. 4. Never leave the machine with the power on. 5. Do not use dull, gummy or cracked cutting tools. 6. Be sure that the keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed and all the nuts and bolts are secured.
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Limited Warranty New woodworking machines sold by Laguna Tools carry a one-year warranty from the date of shipping. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machines 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 the defective item/part to be returned to Laguna Tools. In the event the item/part is 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. This limited warranty does not apply to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, normal wear and tear, product failure due to lack of maintenance or cleaning, damage caused by accident, neglect, lack of or inadequate dust collection, misuse/abuse or damage caused when repair or alterations have been made or attempted by others. Laguna Tools, Inc. is not responsible for additional tools or modifications sold or performed (other than from/by Laguna Tools, Inc.) on any Laguna Tools, Inc. woodworking machine. Warranty may be voided upon the addition of such noted tools and/or modifications, determined on a case-bycase basis. Normal user alignment, adjustment, tuning and machine settings are not covered by this warranty. It is the responsibility of the user to understand basic woodworking machinery settings and procedures and to properly maintain the equipment in accordance with the standards provided by the manufacturer. Parts, under warranty, are shipped at Laguna Tools, Inc's cost either by common carrier, FedEx Ground service or a similar method. Technical support to install replacement parts is primarily provided by phone, fax, or e-mail. The labour 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. Only new machines sold to the original owner are covered by this warranty. For warranty repair information, call 1-800-332-4094.
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Noise emission. Notes concerning noise emission : Given that there exists a relationship between noise level and exposure times, it is not precise enough to determine the need for supplementary precautions. The factors affecting the true level of exposure to operators are clearly the amount of time exposed, the characteristics of the working environment, such as other sources of dust and noise, etc. for example, adjacent machines - in other words, the level of ambient noise. It is possible that exposure level limits will vary from country to country.
Specification sheet. Motor Voltage Max sanding height Max sanding width Work table size Belt size Belt speed Head tilt Table travel Dust chute size Packaging size [Two boxes] Net / Gross weight
3 HP 220V Single phase 6 in 37 in 37 in X 2 ½ in 99 in X 6 in11 in 3600 ft / min 0 deg – 45 deg – 90 deg 3 in 4 in 24 I X 19 in X 24 in 51 in X 29 in X 20 in 327 lb / 377 lb
Receiving your oscillating edge sander Note. It is probable that your machine will be delivered by a third party. Before you unpack your new machine you will need to first inspect the packing, invoice and shipping documents supplied by the driver. Insure that there is no visible damage to the packing or the machine. You need to do this prior to the driver leaving. All damage must be noted on the delivery documents and signed by you and the delivery driver. You must then contact the seller [Laguna Tools] as soon as practical. If damage is found after delivery, contact the seller as soon as is practical.
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Note. It is probable that you will find sawdust within your machine. This is because the machine has been tested prior to shipment from the factory and or Laguna Tools. Laguna Tools endeavours to test machines prior to shipping to customers as movement can take place during transportation. 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. Introduction to your oscillating edge sander. This machine is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owners manual in its entirety before assembly or use. Identification. There is a plate on the side of the machine listing all the manufacturing data, including the model, etc.
Identification plate
Parts of the oscillating edge sander. The oscillating edge sander consists of a number of major parts, which are discussed in this manual. Take the time to read this section and become familiar with the machine.
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Fence Belt release handle
Sanding belt
Dust Shute
End table
Miter gauge Main table Motor Support column Power cable
On / off switch
Vertical adjustment handle Angle adjustment handle
Base / cabinet
Optional mobility base Note. The base of the machine can be assembled with the doors, either at the back, or front of the machine, to suit your installation. Machine shown with the cabinet doors at the back of the machine. Base/cabinet. The cabinet comes assembled and can be used for storage. It can be fitted to the sanding machine with the doors either at the front or back of the machine to suite your installation. Support column. The support column is spring assisted to aid the vertical adjustment of the main table.
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Main table. The main table is made from cast iron and has a miter slot running along the length. Side table. The side table is made from cast iron and is vertically adjustable. Belt release handle. The belt release handle removes the tension from the sanding belt to allow removal. Dust shute. The dust shute takes a 4 inch dust hose. Sanding belt. The sanding belt is 6 inches wide and 99 inches long. Fence. The fence is secured to the main table with two T bolts. The fence has two slots that allow it to be adjusted to suit the width of the job. Vertical adjustment. The table can be adjusted vertically by loosening the two clamps handles, move the table to the required height, and tighten the clamp handles. Angle adjustment. The angle between the table and the sanding belt can be adjusted. To adjust, loosen the clamping handle, moving the head to the required angle and reclamp. Motor. The motor provides drive the sanding belt, and also oscillates the sanding head vertically. Power cable. The machine is provided with a cable and plug. On / off switch. The on / off switch has an orange pull out plug. If this orange plug is removed the machine will not start. 9
Miter gauge. The miter gauge is provided with adjustable stops for, - 45, 0, and +45 degrees. Optional mobility base. The optional mobility base can be locked once the machine is in the required location. What you will receive with the oscillating edge sander.
Cabinet
Sanding head Knobs
Vertical support
Vertical support springs
Discard
Tools
Miter gauge 10
Dust shute
Fence
Where to locate our oscillating edge sander. 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 an area at the front of the machine suitable for comfortable working. 2. There should be sufficient area at the back of the machine to allow access for adjustments and maintenance to be conducted. 3. Adequate lighting. The better the lighting the more accurately and safely you will be able to work. 4. Solid floor. You should select a solid flat floor, preferably concrete or something similar. 5. Locate it close to a power source and dust collection. 6. Allow an area for the storage of blanks, finished products and tools. Unpacking your oscillating. edge sander To unpack your oscillating edge sander, you will need tin snips, knife, screwdriver and a wrench. 1. Using the tin snips, cut the banding that is securing the packing box [If fitted]. WARNING: EXTREME CAUSION MUST BE USED, BECAUSE THE BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY.
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Sanding head 2. Dismantle the box, including the sides as this will ease access to the machine. 3. Remove the bolt that secures the sanding head to the base of the box. You may have to access the bolt from the under side of the box base. 4. Remove the cabinet from the packaging.
Cabinet
Transport bolt
Note. The sanding head is heavy, and you must use caution when removing the fixing bolt. Also you must use caution when removing the sanding head from the box base. Note. The machine is heavy. Ensure that you have sufficient people. Note. 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.
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Assembly and setup. Assembling the sanding head to the cabinet. The sanding head can be fitted to the cabinet with the doors either to the back or front of the machine to suit your insterlation.
Doors to front of the machine
Doors to the rear of the machine
Note. The machine is heavy. Ensure that you have sufficient people. Note. 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. The sanding head is secured to the cabinet with 4 bolts. 1. Place the sanding head onto the cabinet, and align the holes. 2. Fit the fixing bolts, but do not fully tighten. 3. Adjust the position of the sanding head on the cabinet, and fully tighten the fixing bolts.
Sanding head to cabinet fixing bolt
Fitting the support column. The sanding head is heavy. The support column along with two springs, assists with the up down movement. The table will have to be removed to allow the support column to be fitted. Note. The machine is heavy. Ensure that you have sufficient people.
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Note. 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. 1. Remove the two vertical clamping knobs and lift the table off the assembly. 2. Slide the support column into the hole in the sanding head base. 3. Refit the table onto the sanding head Vertical base and refit the vertical clamping knobs. clamping knob 4. Attach the support column to the underside of the table casting. 5. Lift the sanding head as high as it will go and clamp in position. It is far easier to fit the springs when they are not fully extended. 6. Fit the springs to the washers at the top of the cabinet. 7. Tighten the bolts in the position shown on the support column. Pull the springs down and fit onto the bolts. Fitting the stop. Fit the stop to the end of the sanding belt as shown.
Support column
Springs attached to top of cabinet
Springs attached to support column
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Fitting the dust shute. Fit the dust shute as shown & connect to your dust collector with a 4 in dust hose. You will need a dust collection system with a minimum airflow of 65 feet per second and 1000 cubic feet per minute. The sander produces a lot of dust, and the stronger the dust collection the better.
Dust shute
Dust shute clamp knobs Fitting the fence. The fence is attached to the table by two T bolts. Assemble the T bolts to the clamp knobs. Attach the assembles to the fence and slide the T bolts into the T slot. The fence can be adjusted to various widths to suite the job in hand.
Fence
Fence
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Fitting the end table. 1. Fit the support casting onto the sanding head with the three clamp bolts as shown. 2. Fit the support shaft to the table, and secure with the clamping bolt. 3. Fit the table assembly to the support casting, and clamp in the required position with the clamping knob.
Fitting the miter gauge. The miter gauge has a T bolt, that fits into the T slot. It can be clamped in any position by tightening the handle. It has three adjustable stops for - 45, 0, & + 45 degrees.
Miter gauge
Support shaft
Stops
Connecting the electrical supply. The machine is supplied with an electrical cable, & plug. Ensure that the electrical supply corresponds with that of the machine [Single phase 220V]. It is recommended that you use a 30-amp main breaker. Note. A qualified electrician must carry out the installation. Electrical cable 16
Angle adjustment handle. Fit the angle adjustment handle to the screw at the bottom of the motor assembly.
Angle adjustment handle
Cleaning the machine. Remove the rust protection grease with WD 40 or a similar solvent. It is important that you remove all the grease, and relubricate with a Teflon-based lubricant. Teflon has fewer tendencies to attract sawdust, and cause clogging. Testing the machine. Note. Remove all tools, etc from the machine, prior to testing it. 1. With the on / off switch in the off position, plug in the electrical supply. 2. Switch on the machine momentary. Check that the sanding belt is running true & balanced on the rollers. 3. If the belt is not running true, adjust the belt [detailed latter in the manual]. 4. If the belt is running true and balanced on the rollers. Switch on the machine and allow the machine to run for a few minuets. 5. While the machine is running check for rattles and vibration. If rattles or vibration is detected investigate the cause and tighten the relevant part/s
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Using the machine. Table height adjustment. The table can be adjusted vertically as stated earlier in the manual. To adjust, loosen the clamp handles, [one on either side of the machine], adjust to the required position and relock. Note. The machine must not be running while adjusting the machine. Clamp handle
Sanding head angel adjustment. The sanding head can be adjusted angularly. To adjust the sanding angle. Loosen the clamp handle. Move the sanding head to the required angle and reclamp. Note. The machine must not be running while adjusting the machine.
Angel clamp handle
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Adjusting belt tracking. The belt tracking is adjusted by loosening the lock ring. Adjust the tracking screw until the belt is running in the centre of the roller, and relock the locking ring.
Tracking screw
Angel gauge
Locking ring Changing the sanding belt. Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply. 1. To change the sanding belt, remove the stop, dust shute, & the back guard. 2. Release the tension from the sanding belt by moving the tension leaver from tight to loose. 3. Slide the sanding belt off the rollers vertically.
Stop Stop Back guard
Dust shute
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4. Slide the new belt onto the rollers. Ensure that the belt direction arrows are correct [on the back of the belt]. If the belt is fitted with the direction arrows facing in the wrong direction the belt will Tension lever break. The correct direction is that the arrows point toward the motor when viewed from the table side of the machine. 5. Move the tension lever from loose to tight. 6. Refit the stop, dust shute, & the back guard. Back guard 7. With the on / off switch removed in the off position, plug in the electrical supply. 8. Switch on the machine momentary. Check that the sanding belt is running true & balanced on the rollers. 9. If the belt is not running true, adjust the belt as detailed earlier. Maintenance and 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. Regular oil attracts dust and dirt. Teflon lubricant tends to dry and has fewer tendencies to accumulate dirt and saw dust. Periodically check that all nuts and bolts are tight. Bearings. All bearings are sealed for life and do not require any maintenance. If a bearing becomes faulty, replace it. Rust The oscillating. edge sander is made from steel and cast iron. All none painted surfaces will rust if not protected. It is recommended that they are protected by applying wax or a Teflon based lubricant 20
Sanding head oscillation system with guard removed. Sanding head oscillation system. The vertical oscillation of the sanding head is generated by the rotation of and excentric shaft. This shaft is driven by the motor, through a universal joint. With the power disconected from the machine. Remove the gearbox cover. Check that the universal joint is in good order and that there is no wear. Check that all the boltys are tight.
Universal joint
Eccentric
Gearbox
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Troubleshooting. Oscillating edge sander will not start. 1. Check that the orange safety plug is fitted into the switch. 2. Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet. 3. Check that the electrical supply is on [reset the breaker]. 4. With the power disconnected from the machine, check the wiring to the plug is correct. Check that the rubber insulation is stripped enough and is not causing a bad connection. Check that all the screws are tight. 5. Check the supply voltage is correct. The oscillating edge sander will not stop. This is a very rare occurrence as the machine is designed to fail-safe. If it should occur and you cannot fix the fault, seek professional assistance. The machine must be disconnected from the power and never run until the fault has been rectified. 1. Switch faulty. Replace the switch.
Motor tries to start but will not turn. 1. With the power disconnected from the machine. Try to turn the sanding belt by hand. If the sanding belt will not turn, check the reason for the jamming. 2. Capacitor faulty. Replace the capacitor. 3. Motor faulty. Replace the motor. Motor overheats. The motor is designed to run hot, but should it overheat it has an internal thermal overload protector that will shut it down until the motor has cooled, and then it will reset automatically. If the motor overheats, wait until it has cooled and restart. If the motor shuts down consistently check for the reason. Typical reasons are dull sanding belt, motor cooling fan clogged or faulty, motor cooling fins clogged, over feeding the job, and excessive ambient temperature. Squeaking noise. 1. Check that the motor cooling fan is not contacting the fan cover. 2. Check the bearings.
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Sanding belt slows down during a cut. 1. Dull sanding belt. Replace the sanding belt. 2. Feeding the wood too fast. Slow down the feed rate. 3. Low voltage. Check the incoming voltage to the machine. 4. Motor run capacitor faulty. Replace the run capacitor. Machine vibrates. 1. Machine not level on the floor. Re-level the machine ensuring that it has no movement. 2. Broken, damaged, or defective sanding belt. Replace the sanding belt. 3. Loose fixing bolts. Check all the fixing bolts and tighten if found loose. Burn marks on the job. 1. Sanding belt is too fine for the job. Replace the sanding belt with courser grit sanding belt. 2. Sanding belt clogged. Clean belt with belt cleaning stick, or replace the sanding belt. 3. Job held on the sanding belt too long. Glazed sanding belt. 1. Stock is wet. Dry the stock, or replace stock with dry stock. 2. High resin content of stock. Replace stock with low resin stock. Deep sanding marks or grooves in job. 1. Sanding belt too course. Replace sanding belt with finer grit. 2. Clogged sanding belt. Clean or replace sanding belt. Sanding belt comes off the machine. 1. Tracking out of adjustment. Re track the sanding belt. Grit comes off the sanding belt easily. 1. Poor quality sanding belt. Replace sanding belt with good quality sanding belt. 2. Sanding belt stored in an incorrect environment [damp]. Discard belt. 3. Sanding belt creased or folded. Discard sanding belt.
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Electrical drawing
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