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14-Twelve Bandsaw Manual

1. 110V 3 pin plug It is recommended that the bandsaw is connected to a 15 amp breaker The start stop switch activates the motor when it is pulled out and deactivates the machine when pressed in The switch can be deactivated by removing the yellow safety plug 1 Close the doors 2 Check that the red safety switch is in the Start stop beans itn d fully in position Bandsaw switched off switch eae de LAGUNA a Check that the machine is clear of all tools and other loose objects Check that all the adjusting and locking handles are tight Check that there is no blade fitted it is far safer to test the machine without a blade fitted Start the bandsaw by pulling the red start stop button out The lower flywheel is now turning Now is the time to check that the safety switch is functioning correctly before you fit a blade Never complete the following tests with a blade fitted as it could cause injury 9 With the machine running no blade fitted operate the red stop start switch by pressing toward the machine The motor should have the power removed and slowed down 10 If the switches fail to operate correctly do not use the machine until the fault has been corrected 11 Remove the Safety Plug from the switch whenever the tool is turned OFF and keep Safety Plug out of the reach of unauthorized person or children CB COON Should the bandsaw fail the test it must not be used until the fault ha
2. but below are a few guidelines 1 There should be an area at the front and back of the machine suitable for the length of wood that you will be cutting If you intend to use your saw for scrollwork this may not be important but should be considered at this stage 2 Adequate lighting The better the lighting the more accurate and safely you will be able to work 3 Solid floor You should select a solid flat floor preferably concrete or something similar 4 Close to power source and dust collection Unpacking Your Machine To unpack your machine you will need tin snips knife and a wrench Note The machine is heavy and 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 Using the tin snips cut the banding that is securing the machine to the pallet if fitted WARNING EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED BECAUSE THE BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY Your bandsaw will be shipped in custom packaging consisting of a heavy duty cardboard box and Styrofoam internal packaging 1 Open the cardboard box and remove the loose parts and top Styrofoam LAGUNA 17 2 Lift the bandsaw out of the packaging You will need two or more people as the bandsaw is heavy 3 Lift the bottom Styrofoam out and remove the parts that are packaged under the bandsaw and packaging Assembly an
3. with a particular blade Each blade saw and operator is different so it is impossible to make a truly accurate chart A blade can cut continuously LAGUNA Blade width 3 44 9 8 1 2 Cutting Rad 5 16 Rad 3 4 Rad 3 8 3 16 1 8 1 2 Rad 7 16 Rad 8 Rad 16 Rad 8 Rad 43 without backtracking any curve that has a radius as much as or more than is shown on the chart For example a 3 16 blade will cut a circle with a 5 16 radius or a 5 8 diameter To test if a 3 16 blade would work for a particular curve place a dime roughly 5 8 over the pattern The 3 16 blade can cut a curve bigger than the dime but not smaller You can use everyday items such as coins or a pencil to determine which blade to use A quarter is the size of the tightest cut that can be made with a 1 4 blade A dime is the size of the tightest curve that can be cut with a 3 16 blade A pencil eraser is the size of the tightest turn that you can make with a 1 8 blade After a while you won t even need an object to size the possible curve of a blade because you will have become familiar with this process There are options to matching the blade to the smallest curve pattern If there is only one very tight cut it may be best to use a turning hole a relief cut successive passes or to change the blade If you have a lot of cutting to do you can use a wider blade for the bigger curves and then switch to a narrower blade for the tighter cu
4. 175 2 31 1412 133 Door Stud 1 PBAND1412 175 2 32 1412 232 Flat Washer 1 4 1 PBAND1412 175 2 33 1412 233 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut 1 4 20 1 PBAND1412 175 2 34 1412 146 Lock Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 2 35 1412 145 Screw 1 4 20x3 4 1 PBAND1412 175 2 36 1412 236 Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 2 37 1412 237 Screw 10 24x3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 2 38 1412 238 Strain Relief 7N 2 3 PBAND1412 175 2 39 1412 239 Motor Cord 1 PBAND1412 175 2 40 1412 240 Power Cord 1 PBAND1412 175 2 41 1412 241 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 1 PBAND1412 175 2 42 1412 242 Flat Washer 3 8 2 LAGUNA 63 PBAND1412 175 2 43 1412 108 Lock Washer 3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 2 44 1412 244 Hex Nut M14x1 5 1 PBAND1412 175 2 45 1412 245 Motor 1 1412 245MF Motor Fan not shown 1 1412 Motor Fan Cover not 245MFC shown 1 1412 Junction Box not 245JB shown 1 1412 Junction Box Cover not 245JBC shown 1 PBAND1412 175 2 46 1412 246 Spindle Holder 1 PBAND1412 175 2 47 1412 247 Adjusting Screw 4 3 8 16x1 PBAND1412 175 2 48 1412 248 Hex Cap Screw 3 4 4 PBAND1412 175 2 49 1412 249 Flat Washer M14 1 Table And Fence Assembly PBAND1412 175 3 1 1412 301 Aluminum Fence 1 PBAND1412 175 3 2 1412 302 Plastic Adjusting Screw 1 PBAND1412 175 3 3 1412 303 Fence Bod 1 PBAND1412 175 3 4 1412 304 Lo
5. 2 406 4mm x 546mm Table tilt 7 degrees 45 degrees Miter slot 3 8 x 3 4 9 525mm x 19 05mm Table height 38 965mm Fly wheel Cast iron Resaw Capacity 12 305mm Minimum Blade length Maximum blade length 114 3 4 2 914mm 116 2 946mm Maximum blade width 3 4 19mm Minimum blade width 1 8 3mm Guides Laguna ceramic Height 70 1 4 1 784mm Machine Dimensions W x D Stand Footprint 31 1 2 x 26 7 8 800mm x 683mm 25 1 4 x 18 1 8 642mm x 460mm Machine Dimensions with mobility kit W x D Stand Footprint with mobility kit 34 3 4 x 27 1 4 882mm x 692mm 33 3 16 x 20 1 2 843mm x 521mm Weight gross 275 Ibs 125 kg Weight net 258 Ibs 117 kg Package size 22 7 8 x 22 7 8 x 55 581mm x 581mm x 1397mm Mobility kit Optional Industrial work light Optional LAGUNA Receiving Your Machine 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 Ensure 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 within 24 hours Introduction to Bandsaws This bandsaw is designed to give you years of
6. across the table to suit the job being cut The fence can be fitted in the low 1 2 or high 5 1 2 position There is a rule that is fitted to the side of the table and can be used as a quick guide on the distance that the fence is from the blade Note The rule will have to be adjusted each time the fence is adjusted for drift as this will change the distance the fence is from the blade 11 Dust port 4 The bandsaw produces a lot of sawdust so extraction is very important This is achieved by connecting a 4 dust extraction hose to the dust ports located at the side of the machine with a minimum capacity of 1 000 CFM The stronger the suction from the dust collector the better for you and the machine 12 Quick release blade tension lever There is a quick release tension lever at the back of the bandsaw The lever is a convenient way of quickly releasing the tension on the blade and speeds up blade change dramatically 13 Blade tracking knob The blade tracking knob is located at the back of the bandsaw and is used to adjust the blade tracking The knob must be locked once the adjustment is completed LAGUNA 15 14 Optional mobility kit The optional mobility kit is fitted to the stand and consists of two fixed wheels at the back of the bandsaw and a swiveling wheel at the front of the band saw The swivel wheel is activated and deactivated with a foot lever With the swivel wheel deactivated the bandsaw sits on two feet 15 Optio
7. advantage of running the large blades with the Blade tension wheel teeth not contacting the rubber of the wheel is that they cannot damage the tire The disadvantage is that the wheel is crowned and the blade is not tensioned in the center of the band which gives the blade a tendency to wobble or flutter The advantage of running large blades on the center of the wheels is that they are tensioned in the center of the band and have fewer tendencies to wobble and flutter The disadvantage is that blades with a large set on the teeth have a tendency to damage the rubber of the tire This does not have a great effect on the performance of the bandsaw as all blades are running on the center section of the tire which is not affected We recommend that you balance all blades on the center of the wheels for optimum performance and a smoother cut Quick action blade tension lever activated Blade guard door Blade in column slot LAGUNA 30 1 To track the blade start rotating the wheels by hand in the normal direction As you do this watch the blade to determine where the blade wants to track If the blade is tracking too far forward or backward make small adjustments with the tracking adjustment knob located at the back of the bandsaw while still rotating the wheel Once the blade is tracking in the correct position fully tension the blade and re track Lock the tracking adjustment handle Note Tensioning the blade is cov
8. for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating of 150 250 volts inclusive This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Sketch D The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch D Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No adapter is available or should be used with this tool If the tool must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel and after reconnection the tool should comply with all local codes and ordinances Grounding methods e METAL SCREW wa C COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDING PIN A B ADAPTER co GROUNDING e MEANS GROUNDING SE2 PIN D Fig 1 LAGUNA Table of Contents Page number Safety Rules 3 VVarranty 8 Noise emission 9 Specification sheet 9 Receiving your machine 10 Introduction to your machine 10 Parts of the bandsavv 13 Where to locate your machine 17 Unpacking your machine 17 Assembly and set up 18 Testing the bandsaw 26 Using the bandsaw 36 Maintenance and troubleshooting 48 Electrical drawing 53 Exploded view drawings and parts list 54 LAGUNA Limited Warranty New woodworking machines sold by Laguna Tools carry a one year warranty from the d
9. have been many books written on it This section of the manual is intended as a general guide only Selecting a blade Using the correct blade is important as it is the first step in attaining good bandsaw performance The most frequently asked question is How do decide on the correct blade to use The answer is not simple and we will explore it in this section of the manual Firstly there is NO ideal blade that will do everything The blades that you choose will be determined by the type of work that you are doing Large tooth wide blades are selected for fast course cuts and fine thin blades are used for intricate scrollwork You will find that you will need a large selection of blades if you do a lot of varied work and fewer blades if you are concentrating on one section of bandsawing such as re sawing Using the wrong blade is the best way to abuse it Using a blade for its intended purpose allows for maximum efficiency and is the best way to prolong its life Blade terms set The amount that the teeth are wider than the thickness of the backing material The larger the set the larger the saw cut and the smaller the radius that can be cut This can also be an advantage if you are cutting a job that has a tendency to nip the blade The smaller the set the smaller the saw cut and the larger the radius that can be cut the wood waste is less On tipped blades Resaw King there is no set as the tip is wider than the backing material
10. high position The aluminum fence can be used in two height positions high and low The low position is handy for cutting thin wood and is used where the fence in the high position would make it awkward to complete cuts The fence in the high position is used for supporting tall work LAGUNA 38 Changing the fence height 1 Loosen the clamp screws that are located on the cast bracket 2 Slide the aluminum fence off the cast iron bracket 3 Slide the aluminum fence back onto the bracket using the second slot and retighten the clamp screws Resawing Resawing is the process of cutting a board in half along its height The bandsaw is perhaps the most creative tool in the shop because of its ability to cut thick or thin straight or curved The ability to cut thick stock such as re sawing making veneers book matching or cutting flitches from small logs has great appeal to the woodworker These capabilities greatly enhance the woodworker s design ability without the need for additional equipment When a board is resawed and the two pieces are lying next to each other you will note that they are mirror images of each other When these two boards are glued together it is called book matching Note It is unsafe to cut wood that is unsupported by the table and should never be attempted This is especially important to note when cutting round logs Blades introduction The selection and use of blades is a very extensive subject and there
11. safety shield and hearing protection LAGUNA 26 5 Wear a dust mask long term exposure to the fine dust created by the bandsaw is not healthy 6 Remove your tie rings watch and all jewelry Roll up your sleeves you do not want anything to get caught in the saw 7 Make sure that the guards are in place and use them at all times The guards protect you from coming in contact with the blade 8 Make sure that the saw blade teeth point downward toward the table 9 Adjust the upper blade guard so that it is just clearing the material being cut 10 Make sure that the blade has been properly tensioned and tracked 11 Stop the machine before removing the scrap piece from the table 12 Always keep your hands and fingers away from the blade 13 Make sure that you use the proper size and type of blade 14 Hold the work piece firmly against the table Do not attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface facing down unless a suitable support is used 15 Use a push stick at the end of a cut This is the most dangerous time because the cut is complete and the blade is exposed Push sticks are commercially available 16 Hold the wood firmly and feed it into the blade at a moderate speed 17 Turn off the machine if you have to back the material out of an uncompleted or jammed cut Connecting the bandsaw to the electricity supply Electrical plug and cable Motor data plate The bandsaw is supplied pre wired with a Safety plug
12. table etc as it is lighter With the stand aligned to the bandsaw fit the fixing screws and fully tighten Fitting the table to the bandsaw Trunion clamp stud Tilt stop bolt It is possible to fit the table to the bandsaw with one person but far easier if you have two people one to lift the table and one to guide the trunion clamp studs Tilt blanking disc Table tilt hole Tilt blanking disc Tilt stop bolt The table has a reference stop bolt that is used to quickly align the table after tilting The stop bolt hits the tilt blanking disc when it is positioned over the table tilt hole When the tilt blanking disc is moved away from the hole it allows the tilt stop bolt to pass through the table tilt hole and the table can be moved to the maximum amount of tilt 7 degrees LAGUNA 22 Trunion clamp stud With the table fitted to the trunions assemble the two ratchet handles Adjusting the table for square to the blade is covered latter in the manual Fitting the guide vertical shaft adjustment handle Loosen the clamping screw so that the handle can slide on the shaft Align the screw with the flat on the shaft and fully tighten the screw LAGUNA dut Vertical shaft adjustment handle 23 Fitting the table rule 1 COR A verver en MA Table rule with fixings Table with rule mounted Attach the rule to the table with the fixings supplied Do not fully tighten the bolts as the positio
13. the motor overheats wait until it has cooled down and restart If the motor shuts down constantly check for the reason Typical reasons are dull blade overfeeding the wood motor cooling fan clogged or faulty motor cooling fins clogged and excessive ambient temperature Squeaking noise 1 Check that the motor cooling fan is not contacting the fan cover 2 Check the bearings 3 Check the drive belt 4 Check that the guides are adjusted correctly Upper guide shaft is tight or loose 1 Clean and lubricate 2 Adjust rack and pinion 3 Bent rack Replace the rack Blade slows down during a cut 1 Loose drive belt Re tension the belt 2 Dull blade Replace the blade or have it re sharpened 3 Feeding the wood too fast Slow down the feed rate 4 Insufficient set on the teeth wood nipping the blade Change blade for a blade with the correct set 5 Oil or dirt on the drive belt Clean or replace the drive belts 6 Fence not aligned correctly Align fence Blade will not track on flywheels 1 Bad blade Change the blade 2 Crown on the wheels worn or damaged tire Dress the tires The blade kicks Bad blade Replace the blade LAGUNA 51 The blade makes a clicking noise Bad weld Dress the weld or change the blade Blade overheats 1 Dull blade Change the blade or resharpen the blade 2 Pitch is too small for the depth of cut Change to a blade with the correct pitch 3 Guides too tight Adjust the gui
14. upper guide to just clear workpiece Hold workpiece firmly against table ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK Never allow your hands fingers to come close to the bandsaw blade Safety Rules KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Table A shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord 10 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear
15. 14 welve Bandsaw Manual LAGUNA TOOLS 17101 Murphy Ave Irvine California 92614 Ph 800 234 1976 Part No MBAND1412 175 www lagunatools com 2013 Laguna Tools Inc All rights reserved Dear Woodworker Thank you for your purchase and welcome to the Laguna Tools group of discriminating woodworkers 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 cut on our bandsaws lathes table saws and combination machines Through my hands on experience work hard to make our machines better 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 ever evolving craft started Laguna Tools as a woodworker still am Thank you again for becoming a Laguna Tools customer Torben Helshoj President and Founder Laguna Tools Thriving on Innovation LAGUNA 2 WARNING For your own safety read instruction manual before operating bandsaw 1 2 3 Wear eye protection Do not remove jammed cut off pieces until blade has stopped Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension blade guides and thrust bearings Adjust
16. 20 1412 420 Plate 1 LAGUNA 65 Socket Head Button PBAND1412 175 4 21 1412 421 Screw 5 16 18x1 2 4 PBAND1412 175 4 22 1412 422 Guide Bar 1 PBAND1412 175 4 23 1412 423 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 4 20x5 8 4 PBAND1412 175 4 24 1412 142 Lock Washer 1 4 2 PBAND1412 175 4 25 1412 425 Lock Knob 4 PBAND1412 175 4 26 1412 426 Ceramic Guide 8 PBAND1412 175 4 27 1412 427 Adjusting Block 4 PBAND1412 175 4 28 1412 428 Fixed Block 2 PBAND1412 175 4 29 1412 429 Lock Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 4 30 1412 430 Ceramic Guide 2 PBAND1412 175 4 31 1412 431 Support Shaft 1 PBAND1412 175 4 32 1412 432 Guide Bracket 1 PBAND1412 175 4 33 1412 433 Lock Handle 1 PBAND1412 175 4 34 1412 434 Support Shaft 1 PBAND1412 175 4 35 1412 435 Lock Knob 1 Socket Head Button PBAND1412 175 4 36 1412 436 Screw 1 4 20x1 2 2 PBAND1412 175 4 37 1412 437 Base 1 PBAND1412 175 4 38 1412 438 Special Bolt 2 PBAND1412 175 4 39 1412 439 Wrench 2 Stand Assembly 3 8 16x1 PBAND1412 175 5 1 1412 501 Hex Cap Screw 1 2 4 PBAND1412 175 5 2 1412 112 Flat Washer 3 8 4 PBAND1412 175 5 3 1412 503 Side Panel 2 PBAND1412 175 5 4 1412 504 Front Rear Panel 2 PBAND1412 175 5 5 1412 505 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18x1 2 8 PBAND1412 175 5 6 1412 211 Flat Washer 5 16 8 PBAND1412 175 5 7 1412 507
17. 35 2 PBAND1412 175 4 1412 104 PU Tire 1 PBAND1412 175 5 1412 105 Upper Wheel 1 PBAND1412 175 6 1412 106 Upper Wheel Shaft 1 Upper Wheel Shaft PBAND1412 175 7 1412 107 Bracket 1 PBAND1412 175 8 1412 108 Lock Washer 3 8 1 PBAND1412 175 9 1412 109 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16x5 8 1 PBAND1412 175 10 1412 110 Support Bracket 1 PBAND1412 175 11 1412 111 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x3 2 PBAND1412 175 12 1412 112 Flat Washer 3 8 8 Upper Wheel Bracket PBAND1412 175 13 1412 113 Base 1 PBAND1412 175 14 1412 114 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut 3 8 16 2 PBAND1412 175 15 1412 115 Pointer 1 PBAND1412 175 16 1412 116 Special Bolt 2 PBAND1412 175 17 1412 117 Spring 1 PBAND1412 175 18 1412 118 Bracket 1 PBAND1412 175 19 1412 119 Pin 4x20 1 PBAND1412 175 20 1412 120 Adjusting Screw 1 Blade Tension Arm PBAND1412 175 21 1412 121 Assembly 1 PBAND1412 175 22 1412 122 Support Block 1 PBAND1412 175 23 1412 123 Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 24 1412 124 Handle 1 PBAND1412 175 25 1412 125 Door Hinge Set 2 1412 125 1 Door Hinge Left 2 1412 125 2 Door Hinge Right 2 1412 125 3 Socket Head Cap Screw M5x0 8x35 2 1412 125 4 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut M5x0 8 2 LAGUNA 61 PBAND1412 175 26 1412 126 Screw M4x0 7x8 10 PBAND1412 175 27 1412 127 Hex Nut 10 24 4 PBAND1412 175 28 1412 128 Lock Wash
18. 412 331 Lock Handle 2 5 16 18x1 PBAND1412 175 3 32 1412 332 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 3 PBAND1412 175 3 33 1412 333 Set Screw 5 16 18x5 8 2 5 16 18x1 PBAND1412 175 3 34 1412 334 Hex Cap Screw 3 4 3 PBAND1412 175 3 35 1412 335 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x2 1 PBAND1412 175 3 36 1412 336 Hex Nut 3 8 16 4 PBAND1412 175 3 37 1412 337 Phillips Flat Head Screw M4x0 7x8 1 PBAND1412 175 3 38 1412 338 Hex Nut 5 16 18 1 PBAND1412 175 3 39 1412 211 Flat Washer 5 16 1 PBAND1412 175 3 40 1412 340 Lock Handle 1 Upper And Lower Blade Guides Assembly PBAND1412 175 4 1 1412 401 Lock Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 4 2 1412 208 Set Screw 5 16 18x3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 4 3 1412 143 Set Screw 1 4 20x3 8 1 PBAND1412 175 4 4 1412 404 Hand wheel 1 PBAND1412 175 4 5 1412 405 Handle 1 PBAND1412 175 4 6 1412 406 Pointer 1 PBAND1412 175 4 7 1412 407 Screw 1 4 20x3 8 1 PBAND1412 175 4 8 1412 408 Upper Blade Guard 1 PBAND1412 175 4 9 1412 409 Height Scale 1 PBAND1412 175 4 10 1412 410 Magnet 1 PBAND1412 175 4 11 1412 411 Guide Bar Bracket 1 5 16 18x1 PBAND1412 175 4 12 1412 412 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 4 2 PBAND1412 175 4 13 1412 413 C Ring S12 2 PBAND1412 175 4 14 1412 414 Worm 1 PBAND1412 175 4 15 1412 415 E Ring E8 2 PBAND1412 175 4 16 1412 416 Gear Base 1 PBAND1412 175 4 17 1412 417 Bushing 1 PBAND1412 175 4 18 1412 418 Shaft 1 PBAND1412 175 4 19 1412 419 Gear 1 PBAND1412 175 4
19. LAGUNA 39 Thickness The thicker the blade the stiffer the blade and the straighter the cut The thicker the band the greater the tendency for the blade to break Pitch The size of the teeth This is usually quoted in teeth per inch TPI The larger the tooth the faster the cut because the tooth has a large gullet and has a greater capacity to transport large amounts of sawdust through the job The larger the tooth the coarser the cut and the poorer the surface finish of the cut The smaller the tooth the slower the cut as the tooth has a small gullet and cannot transport large amounts of sawdust through the job The smaller the tooth the finer the cut and the better the surface finish of the cut Material hardness When choosing the blade with the proper pitch one factor you should consider is the hardness of the material that is being cut the harder the material the finer the pitch that is required For example exotic hardwoods such as ebony and rosewood require blades with a finer pitch than American hardwoods such as oak or maple Soft wood such as pine will quickly clog the blade decreasing its ability to cut Having a variety of tooth configurations in the same width will most likely give you an acceptable choice for a particular job There are certain things that indicate if a blade has a proper pitch too fine a pitch or too coarse a pitch Some are listed below Proper pitch Blades cut quickly A minimum amount of heat is
20. Motor Pulley 1 PBAND1412 175 2 8 1412 208 Set Screw 5 16 18x3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 2 9 1412 209 Key 6x6x40 1 PBAND1412 175 2 10 1412 210 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x5 8 1 LAGUNA 62 PBAND1412 175 2 11 1412 211 Flat Washer 5 16 4 PBAND1412 175 2 12 1412 212 Spindle Pulley 1 PBAND1412 175 2 13 1412 213 Lock Washer 5 16 3 5 16 18x1 PBAND1412 175 2 14 1412 214 Socket Head Cap Screw 1 2 3 PBAND1412 175 2 15 1412 215 Lower Spindle 1 PBAND1412 175 2 16 1412 216 Hex Cap Screw M5x0 8x30 2 PBAND1412 175 2 17 1412 129 Flat Washer M5 6 PBAND1412 175 2 18 1412 218 Brush 1 PBAND1412 175 2 19 1412 140 Hex Nut M5x0 8 4 PBAND1412 175 2 20 1412 220 Insert Block 1 PBAND1412 175 2 21 1412 221 Shelf 1 PBAND1412 175 2 22 1412 222 Hex Cap Screw M5x0 8x12 2 PBAND1412 175 2 23 1412 126 Screw M4x0 7x8 8 PBAND1412 175 2 24 1412 125 Door Hinge Set 2 1412 125 1 Door Hinge Left 2 1412 125 2 Door Hinge Right 2 1412 125 3 Socket Head Cap Screw M5x0 8x35 2 1412 125 4 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut M5x0 8 2 PBAND1412 175 2 25 1412 225 Lower Door 1 PBAND1412 175 2 26 1412 226 Lock Knob 2 PBAND1412 175 2 27 1412 227 Lower Blade Guard 1 PBAND1412 175 2 28 1412 228 Screw 1 4 20x3 4 1 PBAND1412 175 2 29 1412 229 Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 2 30 1412 132 Hex Nut 1 4 20 1 PBAND1412
21. Parts under warranty are shipped at Laguna Tools Inc s cost either by common carrier FedEx Ground service or similar method Technical support to install replacement parts is primarily provided by phone fax or e mail 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 Only new machines sold to the original owner are covered by this warranty For warranty repair information call 1 800 332 4094 Copyright 2012 Laguna Tools Inc Warning no portion of these materials may be reproduced without written approval from Laguna Tools Inc LAGUNA 8 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 working environment other sources of dust and noise etc For example adjacent machines may contribute to the level of ambient noise It is possible that exposure level limits will vary from country to country Specification Sheet 115 230V 1 3 4HP 60Hz 14 7A Motor voltage hp prewired 115V 50W work lamp as option Breaker 15 amp Throat 13 5 8 346mm Table cast iron 16 x 21 1
22. Socket Head Button 3 8 16x1 4 Screw PBAND1412 175 5 8 1412 508 Rubber Pad 4 PBAND1412 175 5 9 1412 242 Flat Washer 3 8 4 Wheel System Optional PBAND1412 175 6 1 1412 601 Rod 1 PBAND1412 175 6 2 1412 324 Flat Washer 1 4 6 1 4 20x1 PBAND1412 175 6 3 1412 603 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 4 2 Socket Head Button PBAND1412 175 6 4 1412 421 Screw 5 16 18x1 2 7 PBAND1412 175 6 5 1412 201 Flat Washer 5 16 7 PBAND1412 175 6 6 1412 606 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut 1 4 20 2 LAGUNA 66 PBAND1412 175 6 7 1412 607 Fixed Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 6 8 1412 608 Wheel Bracket 1 PBAND1412 175 6 9 1412 609 DU Bearing MB1620DU 1 PBAND1412 175 6 10 1412 610 Spring 1 PBAND1412 175 6 11 1412 611 Caster 1 PBAND1412 175 6 12 1412 612 Spacer 2 PBAND1412 175 6 13 1412 613 Flat Washer M5 1 PBAND1412 175 6 14 1412 614 Screw M5x0 8x20 1 PBAND1412 175 6 15 1412 615 Connecting Plate 2 PBAND1412 175 6 16 1412 616 Foot Pedal 1 Socket Head Button PBAND1412 175 6 17 1412 617 Screw 1 4 20x3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 6 18 1412 618 Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 6 19 1412 619 Spacer 2 PBAND1412 175 6 20 1412 620 Support Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 6 21 1412 621 Support Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 6 22 1412 622 Rod 1 PBAND1412 175 6 23 1412 623 Wheel 2 PBAND1412 175 6 24 1412 624 Retaining Pin R12 2 1412 PBAND1412 175 6 25 125D Nylon Ins
23. ate 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 by case 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
24. ck Knob 2 PBAND1412 175 3 5 1412 305 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18x3 4 3 PBAND1412 175 3 6 1412 213 Lock Washer 5 16 0 PBAND1412 175 3 7 1412 307 Fence Head 1 PBAND1412 175 3 8 1412 308 Lock Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 3 9 1412 309 Lock Bar 1 PBAND1412 175 3 10 1412 310 Set Screw M4x0 7x4 4 PBAND1412 175 3 11 1412 311 Table Insert 1 PBAND1412 175 3 12 1412 312 Table 1 PBAND1412 175 3 13 1412 313 Scale 1 PBAND1412 175 3 14 1412 314 Scale Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 3 15 1412 315 Hex Cap Screw M5x0 8x10 2 PBAND1412 175 3 16 1412 129 Flat Washer M5 2 PBAND1412 175 3 17 1412 317 Bushing 2 PBAND1412 175 3 18 1412 318 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18x2 2 PBAND1412 175 3 19 1412 319 Steel Tube 1 PBAND1412 175 3 20 1412 320 Scale 1 PBAND1412 175 3 21 1412 321 Trunnion 2 PBAND1412 175 3 22 1412 322 Hex Cap Screw M10x1 5x50 2 PBAND1412 175 3 23 1412 323 Slide Block 2 PBAND1412 175 3 24 1412 324 Flat Washer 1 4 6 LAGUNA 64 PBAND1412 175 3 25 1412 142 Lock Washer 1 4 6 PBAND1412 175 3 26 1412 326 Socket Head Cap Screw M6x1 0x16 1 PBAND1412 175 3 27 1412 327 Pointer 1 PBAND1412 175 3 28 1412 328 Screw M5x0 8x8 1 PBAND1412 175 3 29 1412 329 Bracket 1 PBAND1412 175 3 30 1412 242 Flat Washer 3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 3 31 1
25. created when the blade cuts Minimum feeding pressure is required Minimum horsepower is required The blade makes quality cuts for a long period Pitch is too fine The blade cuts slowly There is excessive heat which causes premature breakage or rapid dulling Unnecessarily high feeding pressure is required Unnecessarily high horsepower is required The blade wears excessively Pitch is too coarse The blade has a short cutting life The teeth wear excessively The bandsaw vibrates LAGUNA 40 Width The dimension from the back of the blade to the front of the teeth The wider the blade the stiffer the blade and the straighter the cut This is usually called beam strength But wide blades cannot cut small radiuses The narrower the blade the more flexible the blade and the greater the tendency the blade has to wander These have low beam strength but can cut small radiuses Blades are available from 1 8 up for your machine Kerf The width of the saw cut The larger the kerf the smaller the radius that can be cut the greater the amount of wood the blade has to be removed by the blade and the greater the horse power that is needed because the blade is doing more work The greater the kerf the larger the amount of wood that is being wasted by the cut Hook or Rake The cutting angle or shape of the tooth The greater the angle the more aggressive the tooth and the faster the cut But the faster the cut the faster the to
26. d Set Up ha Assembling the bandsav stand en Fixing bolts one 2 w Sa a K TL 4 Stand vievved from inside jo W 4 f a anma el LI 4 x The stand consists of two sets of panels Two side panels and two back front panels 1 Assemble the panels with the fixings supplied 2 Turn the assembly upside down and fit the feet one per corner as shown The height of the feet is not important as they have to be adjusted once the stand is fitted to the bandsaw It is recommend that the feet be screwed in all the way with the lock nuts left loose Note If you have purchased the optional mobility kit it should be fitted now detailed below Note If a mobility kit is being fitted only two leveling feet will be required as the back wheels are used to stabilize the bandsaw Leveling feet LAGUNA 18 Assembling the mobility kit to the stand Optional mobility kit Support bracket fixing screw 4 Gani Mobility front wheel scre shaft wed onto the Front mobility wheel with spring fitted The mobility kit consists of a front swivel wheel and two wheels at the back of the bandsaw 1 Fit the support bracket item 20 to the inside of the stand with the one top screw This will hold the bracket in position LAGUNA 19 2 Fit the front swivel wheel on the stand as shown by bolting in position through the stand onto the support bracket Do not fully tighten the screws as
27. des 4 Wood too hard for the selected blade Change the blade 5 Blade too thick for the diameter of the wheels Change the blade Machine vibrates 1 Machine not level on the floor Re level the machine ensuring that it has no movement 2 Damaged drive belt Replace the belt LAGUNA 52 Electrical Drawing CAPACITOR CAPACITOR be oth arr BL AC KY POWER IN p GREEN SWITCH LAGUNA 53 A 14 a O S gt 5 D m gt o gt Q 2 Industrial Work Light Optional LAGUNA Lower Wheel And Motor Assembly 55 LAGUNA se ss cS a 9 8 Stand Assembly LAGUNA 56 a NZ AV Oy XP IO CO PS Q Table and Fence Assembly 57 LAGUNA Upper and Lower Blade Guides Assembly 58 LAGUNA 38 Lind 3 Upper Wheel Assembly 59 LAGUNA Wheel System Optional 60 UNA LT14 12 MBAND1412 175 110 VOLT BANDSAW Supplier Laguna part No part Item description Specification Qty number Upper Wheel Assembly PBAND1412 175 1 1412 101 Hex Nut M14x1 5 LH 1 PBAND1412 175 2 1412 102 Ball Bearing 6202LLU 2 PBAND1412 175 3 1412 103 C Ring R
28. ent of the flywheels Irregularity of flywheel surface for instance an accumulation of sawdust while cutting resinous materials You can correct these problems by readjusting the machine changing the way you operate it or by changing the blade Try only one change at a time oo Causes of the blade dulling 1 Poorly set side guides or rear thrust guide 2 Poor tracking 3 Wrong blade selection If the blade is too narrow it will flex more easily and decrease the quality of the cut The blade should also have the correct pitch and width The tooth pitch is too fine too many teeth per inch Certain woods will dull a steel blade very quickly especially tropical hardwoods teak koa etc Other woods with a high silicon content will also dull the blade quickly even a cut as short as 6 will cause damage to the blade 6 On certain exotic woods the ends have been painted This is done to control the drying The paint is very abrasive and will dull the blade is you cut through it It is recommended that you cut the painted ends off your wood nn Using a Radius Chart Until you become well acquainted with your saw it is best to use the contour radius chart to determine which size blade to use for a specific application Radius charts can be found in many woodworking books magazine articles and on blade boxes They differ slightly from one another but are good as rough indicators of how tightly a curve can be cut
29. er 10 4 PBAND1412 175 29 1412 129 Flat Washer 10 4 PBAND1412 175 30 1412 130 Tracking Window 2 PBAND1412 175 31 1412 131 Screw 10 24x1 2 4 PBAND1412 175 32 1412 132 Hex Nut 1 4 20 1 PBAND1412 175 33 1412 133 Door Stud 1 PBAND1412 175 34 1412 134 Tension Gauge 1 PBAND1412 175 35 1412 135 Screw M3x0 5x15 4 PBAND1412 175 36 1412 136 ON OFF Switch 1 PBAND1412 175 37 1412 137 Screw M5x0 8x16 2 PBAND1412 175 38 1412 138 Outlet 1 PBAND1412 175 39 1412 139 Washer Lock Int Tooth M5 4 PBAND1412 175 40 1412 140 Hex Nut M5x0 8 2 PBAND1412 175 41 1412 141 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x5 8 4 PBAND1412 175 42 1412 142 Lock Washer 1 4 4 PBAND1412 175 43 1412 143 Set Screw 1 4 20x3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 44 1412 144 Hand wheel 1 PBAND1412 175 45 1412 145 Screw 1 4 20x3 4 1 PBAND1412 175 46 1412 146 Lock Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 47 1412 147 Saw Body 1 PBAND1412 175 48 1412 148 Lock Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 49 1412 149 Adjusting Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 50 1412 150 Tension Label 1 PBAND1412 175 51 1412 151 Upper Door 1 PBAND1412 175 52 1412 152 Logo Label 1 PBAND1412 175 53 1412 153 Hinge Cover 1 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly PBAND1412 175 2 1 1412 101 Hex Nut M14x1 5 LH 1 PBAND1412 175 2 2 1412 102 Ball Bearing 6202LLU 2 PBAND1412 175 2 3 1412 103 C Ring R35 2 PBAND1412 175 2 4 1412 104 PU Tire 1 PBAND1412 175 2 5 1412 105 Lower Wheel 1 PBAND1412 175 2 6 1412 206 Poly V Belt 1 PBAND1412 175 2 7 1412 207
30. ered later in the manual 2 Refit the plastic blanking block Note The blade must be fully tensioned for final tracking Note Never track the blade with the saw running Blade tracking Note There is a window on the side of the bandsaw that window allows the blade on the upper flywheel to be viewed This will assist while tracking Tensioning the blade There are a lot of differing points of view on how to tension a blade and if you should buy a blade tension gauge Before you purchase a blade tension gauge note the following points Most blade tension gauges are fitted to the blade and measure the amount the blade stretches when you tension it Each blade manufacturer uses a different type of steel with different tensile strength This means that each type of steel has a different rate of stretch For example if you buy a tension gauge from one blade manufacturer it is designed for use on their blades or range of blades and will not necessarily give you accurate readings in IDs Square inch on another manufacturer s blades because their blades stretch at a different rate In reality there is nothing quite as quick or as accurate as experience Your machine is fitted with a blade tension indicator which measures the deflection of the tension spring on the upper flywheel We recommend that you use it only as a general guide and use one of the following tensioning procedures to tension the blade Blade tension indicator Me
31. erted Lock Nut M5x0 8 1 Industrial Work Light Optional PBAND1412 175 7 1 1412 701 Work Light 1 PBAND1412 175 7 2 1412 702 Screw M4x0 7x20 4 PBAND1412 175 7 3 1412 703 Flat Washer M4 4 PBAND1412 175 7 4 1412 704 Hex Nut M4x0 7 4 Start capacitor PBAND1412 175 8 1 400MF 125V LAI 1 LAGUNA 67 LAGUNA LAGUNA TOOLS 17101 Murphy Ave Irvine California 92614 Ph 800 234 1976 www lagunatools com 2013 Laguna Tools Inc All rights reserved
32. ing the back of the blocks are just behind the gullet of the blade tooth and are parallel to the blade Retighten the clamp screws Gently push one side guide so that it touches the blade and lock it in position Bring the other guide toward the blade so that there is minimal clearance between the blade and the guide You can use a thin piece of paper to put between the blade and the Adjusted guide LAGUNA 34 guide to obtain the correct clearance until you gain experience Tighten the clamp screws and remove the paper Rotate the blade by hand ensuring that the weld of the blade does not hit the ceramic blocks as this will cause damage If the blade has a bad weld dress the blade or return it to your supplier Rotate the blade by hand and check that the back of the blade does not hit the blade guide with a bad weld If the back of the blade hits the back blade guide at the weld then dress the blade or in excessive cases return the blade to the supplier Guide locking Lower blade guide The lower blade guides have two locking screws that when released allow the guide assembly to be moved forward and back Rotate the blade by hand and ensure that it is tracking consistently in the correct position Loosen the side guides and move out from the blade Loosen the two clamp screws that allow the guide assembly to move forward and back Adjust it so that the ceramic blocks are just behind the gullet of the blade and retigh
33. is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately 2 Grounded cord connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 volts This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Sketch A in Fig 1 The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch A in Fig 1 A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in Sketch B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in Sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly 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 LAGUNA 5 3 Grounded cord connected tools intended
34. k of the blade within the saw cut The back of the blade should be in the center of the slot but you will probably find that it is closer to one side 4 Slightly loosen the clamp screws and adjust the fence to compensate Repeat steps 2 3 and 4 until the blade is centered Note You may have to do several fine adjustments and it is better to do several small adjustments until you become skilled at the procedure Once you have mastered the process it should only take a minute to perform the adjustment Note Each blade has a slightly different drift and each time you change a blade you must check and readjust if necessary Note It is worth taking the time to set the fence accurately as it will save frustration and enhance the performance of your machine LAGUNA 37 Adjusting the table rule Table rule Adjustment slot There is a rule that is fitted to the side of the table and can be used as a quick guide on the distance that the fence is from the blade Note The rule will have to be adjusted each time the fence is adjusted for drift as this will change the distance the fence is from the blade Once the fence has been adjusted for drift 1 Lock the fence to the rail 2 Measure the distance from the front of the blade to the fence 3 Check the distance indicated on the rule 4 Loosen the clamp bolts and adjust the rule 5 Tighten the clamp bolts and re check Fence position se 2 Fence in low position Fence in
35. ks as detailed later and run the blade by hand through the guide blocks for at least two complete revolutions 2 The weld on a new blade may not be perfectly aligned and the misalignment could hit the ceramic blocks side and back causing damage to the blocks or the blade If the blade has a bad weld return it to your blade supplier or side dress and file the back of the blade as needed The back blade guide is manufactured from ceramic so as the blade pushes against it friction between the blade and the ceramic occurs This action generates a certain amount of sparks This is normal and will become less with time as the back of the blade guide smoothes out the back of the blade 4 The back blade guide will slowly form a small grove as the blade is used this is normal It is recommended that for approximately every 8 hours of use the guide be rotated 15 degrees This will ensure that the groove does not become too deep and will greatly extend the life of your guide The 14 12 Laguna guide system can be used with 1 4 to 3 4 blades The Laguna guide system uses ceramic to support and guide the blade This has many advantages very poor conductor of heat very resistant to wear etc The disadvantage is that it is very brittle so the guides must never be dropped exposed to hard knocks hit with hard objects or used with badly welded blades Any of the above actions may cause the ceramic to chip or break and will detract from the
36. l The upper blade guides are attached to the blade guide shaft The shaft is vertically adjustable with a hand wheel The guides should be adjusted so the guides are just above the wood being cut This gives the blade maximum stability and is also the safest way to operate the bandsaw 9 Blade guides There are two sets of blade guides one above and one below the table The function of the guides is to give the blade stability and ensure that the blade movement left right forward back is kept to a minimum The guides above the table are fitted to a shaft that has vertical adjustment The upper guides are adjustable so that the guides are held just above the job being cut This gives the blade the maximum amount of stability and also keeps the amount of blade that is exposed to a minimum The guides have ceramic inserts that can be adjusted for almost zero clearance 10 Rip fence assembly The rip fence assembly consists of a guide rail cast knuckle fence attachment casting rule and a high low fence The guide rail is attached to the table side It guides the fence assembly across the table The cast knuckle slides on the guide rail and is lockable in any position to suit the width of cut The fence attachment casting is attached to the cast knuckle with three screws that when loosened allow the fence to be adjusted for drift The fence is attached to the fence attachment casting with two studded knobs that allow the fence to be adjusted laterally
37. loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry that may get caught in moving parts Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair LAGUNA 3 11 ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses 12 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool 13 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 15 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bits and cutters 16 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in 17 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons 18 NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted 19 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function check for alignment of moving par
38. lt 4 Frame The frame of the bandsaw is a U shaped frame which houses all the parts of the machine This is the heart of the bandsaw and has to be very rigid as it takes the strain of the blade being tensioned o Blade tension handle The blade tension handle moves the blade tension and tilt assembly vertically The vertical action compresses a spring that ensures that the blade tension is constant and will not change dramatically as the blade length increases due to the heat generated by the cutting action o Blade tracking window There is a blade tracking window on the side of the frame that allows the edge of the upper flywheel to be viewed This allows the tracking of the blade to be achieved with the door closed N Cast iron table The table supports the work piece and can tilt to produce cuts at various angles It has a groove to the right hand side of the blade which is used to guide the miter gauge In the centre there is a table insert which the blade passes through Should the blade wander off center this table insert will protect the blade from damage as it is soft and should not damage the blade The table also supports the adjustable fence which is used for parallel cuts There is a nut and bolt that join both sides of the table and stops the table from warping The nut and bolt must always be fitted in the table and only removed when removing or fitting a blade LAGUNA 14 8 Blade guide adjustment hand whee
39. n of the rule will have to be adjusted to suit the blade which will be detailed latter in the manual Fitting the fence Rule adjustment slot Spacer Fence support Fence bar Fence support lock knob Fence support Lock knob Fence clamped in low position Fence in low position LAGUNA 1 Fit the fence bar to the table with the screws and spacers suppliers Note The distance between the fixing holes and the end of the bar is different and the end that has the longest distance must be at the back of the bandsaw closest to the column 2 Slide the fence support onto the fence bar and fit the fence support clamp screw 3 Slide the fence onto the clamping strip 4 Lift the fence just clear of the table and secure in position with the clamping screws Fence in high position The fence support and the fence are held off Allen ke the table with a nylon support Allen screw This screw ensures that the fence and the fence support do not damage the table The screw is adjustable to compensate for ware Note The fence clamp screw is shown removed Fitting the table insert The machine is supplied with a removable table insert that is held in position with a screw The table insert is removed when blades are removed or fitted to the machine The insert is made of soft aluminium so that if the blade wanders and contacts the insert there is less chance of damaging the blade Adjusting screws a
40. nal light The optional light is fitted with four screws through pre drilled holes at the top of the bandsaw The bandsaw is provided with an 110V socket that the light can be connected to 16 Blade guide shaft lock knob The upper blade guide is fixed to the blade guide shaft which is vertically adjustable Once the guides have been adjusted vertically the shaft is locked in position with the lock knob 17 110V power socket The band saw is supplied with an 110V socket that the optional light can be connected to 18 Flywheel The blade is suspended over two wheels that are covered with rubber called a tire The tire cushions the blade and protects the teeth from coming in contact with the metal of the flywheel The lower wheel is the drive wheel and is attached to the motor with a rubber drive belt The lower flywheel powers the blade and pulls the blade down through the work piece The top wheel has two functions One function is to balance or track the blade on the wheels and the second one is to tension the blade Both functions are adjustable Guards When running the blade can be very dangerous and the amount of blade that is exposed must be kept to a minimum The machine is supplied with a number of guards all of which MUST be installed and used while the machine is running There is a guard that is attached to the lower door and is adjustable vertically once the door is closed There is a guard on the guide vertical adjustment shaf
41. oth will blunt and the poorer will be the surface finish the cut will have Aggressive blades are suitable for soft woods but will not last when cutting hard woods The smaller the angle the less aggressive the tooth the slower the cut and the harder must be the wood that the blade is suitable to cut Hook teeth have a progressive cutting angle and take the form of a progressive radius They are used for fast cutting where finish is not important Rake teeth have a flat cutting angle and are used for a fine surface finish of the cut Gullet The area in which the sawdust has to be transported through the wood the larger the tooth pitch the bigger is the gullet Relief The angle from the tip of the tooth back The greater the angle the more aggressive the tooth but the weaker the tooth Beam Strength This is the ability of the blade to resist bending backwards The wider the blade the stronger the beam strength therefore a 1 blade has far greater beam strength than a 1 8 blade and will cut straighter and is more suitable for resawing Blade Selection As you will have seen from the previous section there are a great number of variables The blade selection that you will make will greatly depend on the type of work that you intend to do with your machine If you have experience with the LAGUNA 41 bandsaw you will probably have a good idea of the blades that are suitable for you If you lack the experience or are unsure of the
42. performance of the Laguna guide system Any mistreatment of the guide system will surrender the warranty void eo ou LAGUUA 7 The side guide blocks must be tightened before running the machine to avoid jamming the blade and damaging the machine and or guide blocks 8 When cutting gummy or green wood the blade can become covered with resin You will find that the surround guide system ceramic blocks remove the resin as the blade is moved through the guide blocks and keep that part of the blade clean For this reason it is recommended that the blocks be adjusted as close to the gullet as possible but the teeth must not come I in contact with the blocks as they will _ Side guide clamp screw become damaged Although the guide blocks clean the blade some woods will still gum the blade and the resin will have to be removed with solvent Adjust the blade guides The blade should run through the center of the rear blade guide and the side guides should be parallel with the blade If they have been moved out of adjustment adjust as follows Top upper side guides parallel adjustment Loose the side guides and move out as far as possible Loosen the guide assembly and move back away from the blade Move the back blade guide forward so it just touches the back of the blade and lock in position Loosen the guide clamp screw that allows the side guides to move forward and back Adjust so that the ceramic Back guide touch
43. r cracks and chips If they are damaged they should be replaced as they could damage your blades and bad guides will detract from the performance of the bandsaw The guides should be cleaned regularly and any wood gum or dirt removed Any commercially available solvent can be used and after cleaning they should be lubricated with Teflon based lubricant Drive Belt The drive belt should last for many years depending on the usage but needs to be inspected regularly for cracks cuts and general wear If damage is found replace the belt LAGUNA 48 Replacing the drive belt Drive belt adjusting bolt P 4 nen men Motor drive pulley Drive belt Flywheel shaft nut To replace the belts you will have to remove the lower flywheel 1 Loosen the motor clamp bolts and move the motor so that the tension is completely removed from the drive belt 2 Remove the flywheel shaft nut that clamps the wheel axle back of the bandsaw 3 Pull the lower flywheel off the bandsaw You may have to use a gear puller to remove the lower wheel Replace the drive belt Refit the lower wheel and re clamp with the flywheel shaft nut Tension the drive belt and tighten the motor clamping bolts Note It is better to replace the drive belt early than to have a breakdown during an important job Note Take great care not to damage the bearings when taking the flywheel off and reassembling ous Table insert The table insert throat plate is made of al
44. re provided to adjust the insert vertically level with the table The insert comes factory set but should adjustment become necessary place A the insert in the table with the screw fitted Place a 1 straight edge across the table and insert and ak adjust the screws so that the table insert is level Table insert with the top of the table LAGUNA 25 Fitting the optional light di r A Light fitted in position Suggested cable route Light plugged into 110v socket The light is fitted to the top of the bandsaw as shown The light is supplied with a 110 volt three pin plug The cable must be held in position with the clips provided and positioned so that the cable is safe and will not in any way come close to the blade or cabinet door Below is the suggested cable route Use the sticky cable clamps to secure the cable along the top of the bandsaw Ensure that the cable is not over the vertical shaft hole as it could be damaged when the shaft exits the hole Testing the Bandsaw Before starting the machine Read and understand the instruction manual before operating the saw 1 If you are still not thoroughly familiar with the operation of the bandsaw get advice from a qualified person 2 Make sure the machine is properly grounded and that the wiring codes are followed 3 Do not operate the bandsaw while under the influence of drugs alcohol or medicine or if tired 4 Always wear eye protection safety glasses or a
45. ricant on the bandsaw Regular oil attracts dust and dirt and the Teflon tends to dry and has fewer tendencies to accumulate dirt and sawdust on your machine Cleanliness and Tire Maintenance One of the major concerns is the cleanliness in particular how clean the tires are As the saw cuts some sawdust lands on the tire of the lower wheel As the Tire brush wheel rotates the sawdust becomes compressed on the tire This is especially true for woods such as pine The compressed sawdust could have a negative effect such as vibration short blade life and drifting of the blade A brush contacts the lower wheel and helps to prevent buildup You should inspect the tires regularly to check that buildup is not happening especially the lower wheel The tires are made of rubber and wear just like car tires They wear in the middle which causes a concavity in the tire The deformation makes it hard to track the blades and for this reason it is important to maintain the original shape of the tire The best way to clean the tire surface and maintain the original shape is to sand it with sandpaper The old tire surface often hardens and glazes over and should be redressed occasionally This can be done by sanding the wheel with 100 grit sandpaper This will take off a little of the rubber and expose new rubber which is desirable Rotate the wheels by hand with the blade removed Guides The ceramic side and back guides should be inspected regularly fo
46. rves Changing the blades can often save cutting and finish time The chart above is only a rough guide and is not to scale but from the information you can construct your own guide LAGUNA 44 How to coil a bandsaw blade Without a doubt it is more difficult to explain how to coil a bandsaw blade than it is to actually do it Nevertheless below are easy to follow instructions on folding a blade Method One While wearing a jacket or long sleeved shirt and gloves hold the blade in front of you in one large loop with the teeth facing towards you Place your foot on the blade holding it on the ground Grasp the blade with both hands with your thumbs to the outside at approximately the 10 o clock and 2 o clock positions Step 1 Slowly twist the top of the blade away from your body Step 2 Bring your hands together to form two loops while folding down Step 3 Continue rotating the blade until you form three loops Note It is recommended that the blade is placed on material that will not damage the blade teeth wood or cardboard Your foot is there to give stability and not to clamp the blade so do not exert excessive force or the teeth band may be damaged The photographs are shown without gloves to enable the hand thumb position to be shown Gloves must be worn as the blade could cause injury LAGUNA 45 Method Two There is another variation of this that works well with small blades but simply is not possible for larger bandsa
47. s been rectified The motor comes prewired 110V but can be reconfigured for 220V If you decide to reconfigure the motor to 220V it must be rewired by a qualified electrician It must be noted that if the bandsaw is rewired for 220V the 110V plug at the back of the bandsaw must be disconnected The plug that is supplied with the machine will have to be changed to suit your power supply CAPACITOR 230V 220V wiring drawing LAGUNA 28 Fitting a blade to the bandsaw A lot of people do not like to change the blades and go to great lengths to avoid doing it To use the bandsaw to its greatest advantage you will have to use the appropriate blade and track it quickly This is a habit that can be easily developed If you use a step by step method of tracking and tensioning the procedure should only take a minute or two Be careful when using blades especially wide ones Always use gloves and safety glasses Clamp screw _ Table split clamp screw Throat plate Table split clamp slot Disconnect the power from the bandsaw 1 Remove the throat plate by removing the clamp screw Remove the table split clamp ratchet handle Remove the plastic blanking plate Adjust the side guide and back guide out as far as they will go both upper and lower guides This will ensure that they do not interfere with the blade while you are fitting tracking and tensioning the blade Uncoil the blade Remember to use gloves and safe
48. safe service Read this owner s manual in its entirety before assembly or use The bandsaw is generally defined as a saw blade in the form of an endless steel band that rotates around two or more wheels This blade is a continuous metal band with teeth on one side As the wheels rotate so does the band which creates the LAGUNA 10 continuous sawing action Because the direction of the blade is always downward toward the table there is little danger except for special cuts that the wood will be thrown back at the operator which is called a kickback There is always danger of kickback when a circular saw is being used For safety reasons many woodworkers prefer the bandsaw especially when cutting small pieces The unique feature of the bandsaw is that the work piece can be rotated around the blade creating a curve It is the tool most often used when curves have to be cut in wood Because the bandsaw blade is fairly thin it can cut thick stock with a minimum of horsepower For this reason the bandsaw is often used when valuable pieces of wood are made into a thin piece of veneer What you will receive with the bandsaw Optional light N Stand side plates N Stand plates LAGUNA 11 Fence guide bar _ Fence parts and hand wheel Table ratchet handles Fence lock knob Feet amp screws T handle J Fence bar parts and fixings Table Fixings Note The mobility kit and light are optional LAGUNA 12 Par
49. sting the blade guides Introduction Welcome to a new era in bandsawing You have purchased a bandsaw with a revolutionary blade guide system that is designed to give you years of safe high quality bandsawing Most blade guides are designed to support the blade on the sides and either above or below the side guides at the back of the blade This can allow the blade to twist as pressure from the wood being cut pushes against the back blade guide The Laguna Guide eliminates this by supporting the blade above and below the back blade guide giving the blade unsurpassed stability The Laguna Guide also incorporates patented ceramic as the blade support material The advantage of this material is its ability to resist wear and with care it should give years of safe service Please read the following notes as they will assist you in getting the optimum performance from your Laguna guide system As with the roller guide systems the Laguna guide system will damage your blade if itis not adjusted correctly The guide blocks must not come in contact with the teeth of the blade It is advisable to run the blade by hand with the guide blocks completely clear of the blade and only when you are completely sure that the blade is running consistently in the correct position you may then adjust the surround guide blocks as detailed in this manual Note on using the Laguna ceramic guide system 1 When fitting a blade to your bandsaw adjust the guide bloc
50. t Tilt and tension mechanism The upper wheel is attached to the tilt and tension mechanism This mechanism adjusts the wheel so that the bandsaw blade can be adjusted for tracking This is achieved by a screwed handle at the back of the machine that pushes on the mechanism and adjusts the axis of the wheel so that it runs true with the lower wheel The second function is to tension the blade which is achieved by adjusting the upper flywheel vertically A handle is located below upper flywheel and when LAGUNA 16 rotated will move the wheel up or down The machine has a quick acting blade release mechanism that is located at the back of the machine and will remove the tension from the blade to speed the removal and fitting of blades The mechanism has a spring which helps to keep the tension constant as the blade expands and contracts with the heat generated by the cutting action m Electrical connection LAGI INA Q The bandsaw is provided with a cable and 110V plug Laguna 14 twelve Bandsaw Mode mband1412 175 Mot 1 3 4 HP 115 230V Prewired 11 Identification Bia je Length Min 114 3 4 Max 11 There is a plate at the back of the machine listing all the manufacturing data including the serial number model and blade length Where to Locate Your Bandsaw Before you remove your bandsaw from the pallet select the area where you will use your machine There are no hard and fast rules for its location
51. ten the clamp screws Place a dollar bill or piece of paper of similar thickness between the guide blocks and the blade Gently bring both side guides toward the blade so that slight pressure is exerted on the Lower blade guide shown blade Tighten the clamp screws and remove the paper Rotate the blade by hand ensuring that the weld of the blade does not hit the ceramic blocks as this will cause damage If the blade has a bad weld dress the blade or return it to your supplier Loosen the rear guide clamp screw and push the guide forward so that it just touches the back of the blade Tighten the guide in position Rotate the blade by hand and check to see that the back of the blade does not hit the blade guide with a bad weld If the back of the Side guides adjusted with blade hits the rear blade guide at the weld ceramic just behind the then dress the blade or in excessive cases gullet return the blade to the supplier with the table removed for clarity Note You will probably find that the guides can be adjusted more easily by tilting the table to 45 degrees Note Rotate the back guide by approximately 15 degrees after every 8 hours of use This will greatly extend the life of the back blade guide as it will even out the wear LAGUNA 35 Using the Bandsaw Before you cut any wood read the safety rules at the front of this manual Using the bandsaw Although the bandsaw is usually associated with cutting cur
52. tes slightly there is no sharp blade corner to dig into the thrust bearing also the rounding process smoothes the weld A blade with a round back makes tight turns better because the round back has smooth interaction with saw kerfs After the guides have been adjusted and the machine is running hold the stone against the back corner of the blade for about a minute Wear safety glasses when rounding the blade Then do the same thing on the opposite corner Next slowly move the stone to round the back The more pressure you put on the back the faster you will remove the metal Be careful that the inside of the machine is free of sawdust because sparks could start a fire On small blades such as a 1 4 blade the pressure on the back of the blade may bring the blade forward off the front of the wheels Therefore be careful not to put too much pressure on the stone When doing this it is also important that the upper guides be positioned right above the stone The blade has teeth and extreme caution must be exercised as your hands will be very close to them LAGUNA 42 Causes of Blade Breakage 1 Excessive blade thickness in relation to the flywheel diameter 2 Defective welding 3 Incorrect tension particularly if the blade is over tensioned the tension spring no longer fulfills its function 4 After use it is recommended that you slacken the tension especially overnight placing a visible notice of this operation Misalignm
53. the height of the wheel will have to be adjusted to suit the stand 3 Fit the spring onto the shaft and then screw the wheel onto the shaft Fixing screws No leveling feet fitted P ma Back mobility wheel assembly 5 Fit the back mobility wheel bracket level with the base of the stand as shown Note Do not fit the two leveling feet to the back of the stand 6 Turn the stand the correct way up so that it sits on the wheels and the leveling feet LAGUNA 20 Fitting the stand to the bandsaw shown with opitional mobility kit Motor supported AN en y You will probably find that it is easier to fit the stand to the bandsaw with it in the horizontal position and then lifting it to the vertical position as shown in the above photographs If you lay your bandsaw down as shown it must be a minimum of 8 off the ground The motor must be supported or the bandsaw will tip over Other people find it easer to lift the bandsaw onto the assembled stand Regardless of the option that you choose you will need more than one person to complete the assembly The machine is heavy and if you have any doubt about the described procedure seek professional assistance Do not attempt any procedure LAGUNA a that you feel is unsafe or that you do not have the physical capability of achieving as the bandsaw is heavy You will probably find it easier to assemble the stand to the bandsaw prior to fitting the other part
54. thod 1 Looking at the top wheel place your finger at the 9 o clock position Move your finger down 6 and using moderate pressure with your thumb press on the flat of the blade You should get 3 16 to 1 4 of deflection Refit all the guards and close the doors Replace the table insert and check that the blade moves freely through the table insert Check that all wrenches and loose parts are removed from the machine LAGUNA Plug the machine into the power Turn the machine on for a second and switch off Watch how the blade runs If the blade tracks well then run the machine at full power If the blade tracking needs adjustment repeat adjustment Method 2 Tension the blade as described in method 1 Close all the doors and ensure that all the guards are fitted Start the band saw and look at the blade from the front of the machine Start to detension the blade very slowly until the blade starts to flutter wobble from side to side Then start to tension the blade until the blade stops fluttering and is running true Increase the tension on the blade by one complete turn on the tension handle You may find that each size and type of blade will need more or less additional tension For example a 1 16 blade will need less additional tension than a 3 4 blade Again experience is the key and with a little practice it will become second nature The key to all tensioning is to get the blade to cut straight and true with the minimum amo
55. ts Tighten the clamping bolts prior to checking the guide vertical movement Note The machine comes factory set MIN 3 and no adjustment should be required Ts Bandsaw will not start 1 Check that the start switch is being fully pulled out 2 Check that the yellow safety plug is fully engaged 3 Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet 4 Check that the electrical supply is on reset the breaker 5 Check that you have the correct power 110V not 220V LAGUNA 50 The machine will not stop This is a very rare occurrence as the machine is designed to be 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 Stop switch faulty Replace the stop switch 2 Internal breaker faulty Replace the breaker Motor tries to start but will not turn 1 With the power disconnected from the machine open the doors and try to turn the wheel by hand If the wheel is not turning check the reason for the jamming Typical reasons are guides too tight wood jammed in the wheel 2 Capacitor faulty Replace the capacitor 3 Motor faulty Replace the motor Motor overheats The motor is designed to run very hot but should it overheat it has an internal terminal overload protector that will shut it down until the motor has cooled down and then it will reset automatically If
56. ts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced 20 DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only 21 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop Table A Amperage Rating Total length of cord in feet po 120 25 50 100 150 EE EE More Than NotMoreThan Minimum gauge for cord 0 6 18 16 16 14 aS ae O EE EON EN ES 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 42 NotRecommended LAGUNA 4 Grounding Instructions 1 All grounded cord connected tools 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 This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that
57. ts of the Bandsaw 9 11 3 17 1 Tension indicator window 10 Rip fence assembly 2 Switch 11 Dust port 4 3 Motor 12 Quick release blade tension lever 4 Frame 13 Blade tracking knob 5 Blade tension handle 14 Optional mobility kit 6 Blade tracking window 15 Optional light 7 Cast iron table 16 Blade guide shaft lock knob 8 Blade guide adjustment hand wheel 17 110v power socket 9 Blade guide 18 Flywheel The bandsaw does not have many parts The major parts are discussed in this manual If you are not familiar with the bandsaw take the time to read this section and become familiar with the machine LAGUNA 13 Tension indicator window Tension indicators are designed to indicate the compression of a spring As a rule the greater the spring compression the greater the tension on the blade The tension scale does not register until the blade is relatively taut and is located on the inside of the body of the bandsaw The tension scale is a general reference and not a rule The tension indicator is visible with the upper door closed by looking through the tension indicator window 2 Switch The start stop switch activates the motor when it is pulled out and deactivates the machine when pressed in The switch can be deactivated by removing the yellow safety plug 3 Motor The bandsaw is supplied with a 1 3 4 hp 110V motor It drives the lower flywheel through a drive be
58. ty glasses The blade may have dirt or oil on it so use a Clean rag to clean the blade by pulling rearwards so that the cloth does not hook on the teeth 6 Inspect the teeth and the general condition of the blade If the teeth are pointing in the wrong direction when you hold the blade up to the machine you will have to turn it inside out To do this hold the blade with both hands and rotate Slide the blade through the table split Open the blade guard door Slide the blade gt over the top flywheel and feed through the slot 4 at the side of the vertical column Then feed the blade into the blade guard slot and close the blade guard door PWN a Plastic blanking block CON Blade in table split LAGUNA 29 9 Deactivate the quick action blade tension lever and rotate the blade tension wheel so that the blade can fit over the lower flywheel 10 Activate the quick action blade tension lever 11 Apply light tension to the blade with the Lock knob blade tension wheel Tracking the blade Tracking the position of the blade on the wheels Tracking large blades There has been a lot of discussion on the position that the blade should be on the wheels One group of people recommends that with large blades you should track the blade so that the teeth hang just over the front edge of the rubber The second group recommends that all blades regardless of their size should run in the center of the wheel The Tracking knob
59. type of work you will be doing with your machine we recommend that you purchase a selection similar to that listed below which is a good general selection and will tackle most jobs As you gain experience you will settle on the blades that suit you 1 1 4 6 TPI This is a small aggressive blade that is suitable for tight curves and fast cutting where a good surface finish of the cut is not important 2 1 4 14 TPI This is a small fine blade suitable for reasonably tight cuts where the surface finish is important but speed of cut is less important 3 1 2 3 TPI This is a general purpose blade that can cut large radiuses and short sections of straight cuts The cut is fast and the surface finish of the cut is poor 4 3 4 3 TPI This is a general purpose blade which will be used for straight cuts and is suitable for large radiuses 5 If you are going to be cutting hardwoods or require superb surface finish then you should consider purchasing a Resaw King blade from Laguna Rounding the Back of the Blade With most guide systems it is recommended that the back of the blade be rounded with a stone As the machine is supplied with Laguna ceramic guides this is not imperative because the ceramic will round the back of the blade as it is used However if you decide that you want to round the back of the blade a procedure follows A round blade back creates smooth interaction between the thrust bearing and the blade If the blade rota
60. uminium and is designed to reduce damage to the blade should they come in contact If the blade slot becomes too wide or the insert becomes damaged by the blade it should be replaced The replacement insert will have to be fitted to the table hole The insert is provided with four jacking screws that can be adjusted a so that the insert is level with the top of the Throat plate jacking screw table LAGUNA 49 Bearings All bearings are sealed for life and do not require any maintenance If a bearing becomes faulty replace it Rust The bandsaw is made from steel and cast iron All non painted surfaces will rust if not protected It is recommended that the table be protected by coating with wax if the machine is not in constant use All moving non painted surfaces guides rack and pinion etc should be lubricated protected with a Teflon based lubricant Blade guide rack and pinion The top guide when moved vertically tracks the blade and comes factory set Adjustment is provided should that mechanism become misaligned This is a tricky operation and should only be attempted if an extreme error has occurred Allen jacking screws Back guide forward back adjustment 1 Four clamping bolts and two Allen jacking screws are provided 2 Slightly loosen the clamping bolts 3 Tightening the top Allen screw will bring the guide forward Loosening the bottom Allen screw will bring the guide back 4 Make only very small adjustmen
61. unt of tension The less tension that you put on the blade the longer the blade and the machine will last Note The upper flywheel has a spring that is used to keep a constant pressure on the blade during use As the blade cuts heat is generated which causes the blade length to expand The spring compensates for the change in length and you must never bottom out the spring while tensioning the blade Note If you are not using the bandsaw for extended periods of time overnight remove the tension on the blade This will increase the life of your blade and the machine If tension is left on the machine flats or grooves can be formed in the rubber of the wheels which will detract from the performance of the machine and in extreme cases cause vibration Removing the tension will greatly enhance the life of the machine bearings and tires Label the machine detensioned On the label mark the number of turns that you detensioned this way you will know how many turns that you have to put back on to have your blade correctly tensioned Removing the blade from the bandsaw Disconnect the power to the bandsaw Remove the table split clamp that aligns the two table halves Remove all the guards Remove the table insert Remove the tension on the upper flywheel Open the doors and remove the blade from the wheels use gloves and eye protection and gently slide the blade through the table slot OGOUBGN LAGUNA 32 Adju
62. ves a variety of straight cuts are easily made with the saw In fact it is often used to rip wood because it is much safer than a radial arm saw and also has a smaller saw cut so it wastes less wood This becomes very important when using expensive wood where waste must be kept to a minimum The cut is safer because the force of the cut is straight down on the table the work cannot be pulled back or kicked back which AS Sometimes happens with table or radial arm Table adjusted to 45 degrees saws The bandsaw can also cut very thick stock which the radial arm or table saw cannot do The disadvantage of cutting with the bandsaw is that the surface finish of the cut is not as good as with the table or radial arm saw This can be overcome to a great degree by using the Resaw king blade from Laguna The blade has many of advantages such as superior surface finish to the cut thin kerf low wood waste can be re sharpened will cut hard woods and has a long life Ripping Ripping is a cut made with the grain of the wood The four most common cuts made with the grain of the wood are rip bevel taper and resaw cuts There are two frequently used techniques for making straight bandsaw cuts One technique is to use a single point to guide the work The rationale for using a single point is that the saw may tend to cut at a slight angle This is called drift or lead The single point allows the operator to compensate for the drift and cut the
63. w blades unless you re very big and strong This method works the same as the method above but rather than holding the blade with both hands grasp the blade at the top while holding the bottom of the blade with your foot teeth still facing away from you Grasp the blade with your hand twisting your arm such that your elbow is facing away from your body Step 1 Turn the palm of your hand toward your body about 180 degrees and then continue turning while pushing down on the blade Steps 2 3 and 4 The blade will fold down upon itself into three circles lying flat on the ground Done LAGUNA 46 Method Three The steering wheel method Start with the blade in front of you as if you re holding a steering wheel with your hands at the 9 o clock and 3 o clock positions Simultaneously twist your left hand up and your right hand down As the blade starts to fold move your hands closer together while tilting your left hand to the right and your right hand to the left The blade will fall into three coils A variation of this method is to hold the blade as above but twist both hands inward so you re looking at your knuckles and the blade will again fall into three coils LAGUNA 47 Maintenance and Troubleshooting All tools and machines require regular maintenance and the bandsaw is no exception This section details the general maintenance and care of your bandsaw In general we recommend that you only use a Teflon based lub
64. wood straight With a little practice you will obtain satisfactory results using this method However you now own a real bandsaw so this method is not recommended Another method is to use the rip fence as a guide Once set up this takes the guesswork out of cutting reduces the stress on the operator and is a must for volume work Once you have mastered the setup procedure you will tend to use the single point method less and less LAGUNA 36 Adjusting the fence Method 1 1 Make a straight pencil line on the edge i of a board EP 2 Feed the wood into the blade cutting LL Il next to the pencil mart If the blade is rs 3 drifting you will have to compensate by A angling the wood to keep the cut straight Stop the cut in the middle of the wood and mark with pencil the angle on the LY table This is the angle of drift and you will al Co have to set the fence to the pencil line 4 To adjust the fence loosen the clamp bolts that attach it to the cast bracket Move the fence so that it lines up with the pencil mark on the table and retighten the clamp screws Method 2 1 Set the fence parallel with the blade by loosening the clamp screws that hold it to the cast bracket It is not important that it is exact because you will be readjusting later in the procedure 2 Using a piece of scrap wood make a cut while holding the wood against the fence Stop the cut in the middle of the wood 3 Look at the position of the bac

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