Laguna Tools PX-20 SHEARTEC II, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...Pg 27 33 Optional Installing Universal Casters Pg 28 Power Supply Circuit Requirements pg 34 Motor Specifications Pg 35 Calibrating the Thickness Scale Pg 36 37 Calibrating the DRO Digital Read Out Pg 38 Operation Pg 39 40 Maintenance Pg 41 Shear Tec II Knife Rotation Replacement Pg 42 43 PX 20 Planer Front Rear Precision Adjustment SOP Pg 44 56 Lubrication Pg 57 61 Troubleshooting Pg 62 Wiring Pg...

Page 3: ...udly offered by Laguna Tools Every Laguna machine is engineered for years of dependable service Please feel free to contact Laguna Tools if you have a question or suggestion We appreciate working with you and your choice of a Laguna Tools machine for your shop Regards Torben Helshoj President Founder Laguna Tools ...

Page 4: ...me way it was received If a part or blade is being returned it must have adequate packaging to ensure no damage is received during shipping 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 ...

Page 5: ...U S A Phone 1 800 332 4094 Huntington Beach 7291 Heil Ave Huntington Beach CA 92647 U S A Phone 1 949 474 1200 South Carolina 825 Bistline Dr Suite 101 West Columbia SC 29172 U S A Phone 1 800 234 1976 Minnesota 5250 West 74th St Edina MN 55439 U S A Phone 1 949 474 1200 or 1 800 234 1976 lagunatools com supermaxtools com lagunacleanair com lagunalathe com LAGUNA EUROPE Walker Rd Bardon Hill Coalv...

Page 6: ...nance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed This product should NOT be modified and or used for any application other than for which it was designed It is important for you to read and understand this manual The information it contains relates to protecting your safety and p...

Page 7: ...7 Safety Protocols ...

Page 8: ...8 Safety Protocols Cont d ...

Page 9: ...9 Safety Protocols Cont d ...

Page 10: ...NJURY MAY OCCUR 4 CUTTING DEPTH NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH of 1 16 or 1 60 mm AS STATED IN THE SPECIFICATION FOR YOUR MACHINE IT IS FAR BETTER TO TAKE SEVERAL SMALL CUTS RATHER THAN LARGE CUTS 5 DIRECTION OF CUT PLANING AGAINST THE GRAIN OR PLANING END GRAIN IS DANGEROUS AND COULD PRODUCE CHATTER OR EXCESSIVE CHIP OUT ALWAYS PLANE WITH THE GRAIN 6 GUARDS GUARDS ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE T...

Page 11: ...rical circuit should be used for each machine This circuit should not be less than the wiring listed below and should be protected with an appropriate circuit breaker based on the total running and start up amperage s listed below If an extension cord is used use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine s plug ...

Page 12: ...if the motor uses a start capacitor a time delay fuse is required This type of fuse circuit breaker will not trip with the initial amperage needed to start the machine which is typically double that of the running amperage Most woodworking machines use this type of fuse Electrical Safety Electrical Cord and Plug is not provided with Ordered Machine Make sure to have a Qualified Electrician install...

Page 13: ...tate USA or province CSA Grounding Methods Electrical Cord and Plug is not provided with Ordered Machine When a proper qualified electrical cord and plug is installed please follow the following ground methods and procedures Grounding Methods Provided by CSA Group Fig A Receptacle with nominal rating less than 120 volts Fig B 150 Volt receptacle without grounding pin fitted with adapter Fig C 150 ...

Page 14: ...rounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that 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 groundin...

Page 15: ...A A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in Fig B may be used to connect this plug to a 2 Pole receptacle as shown in Fig 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 ext...

Page 16: ...guration 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 qualified service personnel should make the reconnection and after reconnection the tool should comply with all local codes and ordinances Warning EXTENSION CORDS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED If the customer needs to use an extension cord the Extensio...

Page 17: ...17 Specifications for the PX 20 SHEARTEC II Planer ...

Page 18: ... from sliding past the edge of the cutterhead Table Rollers The Roller facilitates movement of the Work Piece across the Table Limiter Min Stop Block 1 16 Emergency Stop Table Roller Table Extension Roller Qty 2 Leveling Feet Qty 4 Table Stock Return Rollers 2 Feed Speed Controller Control Panel Table Height Adjustment Loading Hook Loading Hook ...

Page 19: ...e Roller Thickness Gauge Loading Hook Dust Chute Table Extension Roller Table Extension Roller Feed Speed Control Table Roller Table Rear of PX 20 Shear Tec II Planer Side of PX 20 Shear Tec II Planer Table Height Adjustment Machine Information Tag Hood Latches Hood Latches ...

Page 20: ...F Switch Starts and Stops rotation of cutterhead NOTICE The Planer will not work if the E STOP is engaged or if the Hood is Open C Digital Read Out DRO Thickness Display Limiter The Limiter Acts as a stop to prevent the cutterhead from contacting the table and to prevent stock from sliding past the edge of the cutterhead Table Roller The Roller facilitates movement of the Work Piece across the Tab...

Page 21: ...fers 2 two feed speeds 16 FPM 28 FPM Feet per Minute Move Lever Push Pull until it locks in place The middle setting is neutral Stock Return Rollers Allows users to return stock back to feed zone quickly and safely with less strain on workers CAUTION AS WITH ALL GEAR BOX SHIFTERS IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ONLY CHANGE FEED SPEEDS WHEN THE MACHINE IS RUNNING ...

Page 22: ...et the dust chute and calibrate the height After Setup there may be a few adjustment to be made All these adjustments are done prior to shipping the machine but if additional adjustments are required please follow the adjustment guides CAUTION 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 hav...

Page 23: ... BY THE OWNER AND THE DELIVERY DRIVER IF YOU FIND ANY DAMAGED ITEMS IN YOUR PACKAGE YOU MUST CONTACT LAGUNA TOOLS TO FILE A COMPLAINT IN ORDER TO RETURN DAMAGED GOODS UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY TO LAGUNA TOOLS INC YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING ALL CLAIMS OF LOSS OR DAMAGED GOODS MUST BE REPORTED TO LAGUNA TOOLS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DELIVERY PLEASE CONTACT THE LAGUNA TOOLS INC CUSTOMER SERVICE...

Page 24: ...rtably 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 one made of concrete or something similar 5 Power Source Locate it close to a power source and dust collec...

Page 25: ... included hooks to frame of machine at each of the four corners Fig 1 The hooks and bolts are included in the hardware kit The machine can then be lifted with a harness and forklift Remove and save hooks for later movement scenarios WARNING THE MACHINE WEIGHS 638 LBS 289KG ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE TO DO THE JOB SAFELY IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE DESCRIBED PROCEDURE SEEK PROFESSIONAL ...

Page 26: ...ts from plastic bags before laying them out to inventory them Tools items Required Assembly Adjustment T 25 Torx Wrench included 9 16 Wrench 1 2 Wrench 5mm Hex Wrench Gauge Block Step 378IN 393IN x 75IN 19mm x 2 375IN 60 32mm DANGER FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED PLEASE ALSO MAKE SURE THAT YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENT...

Page 27: ...27 Assembling Machine Preparation and Setup 1 Level machine using the four leveling feet on each of the four corners Lock leveling feet into position with the nut on the leveling foot stud LEVELING FEET ...

Page 28: ...to caster mount 3 Attach swivel caster to front infeed center of frame with four bolts 1 washers 2 and nuts 3 Tighten all four bolts 4 Assemble caster wheel 2 to bracket 1 using bolt 3 and nut 4 Repeat this process for second caster 5 Attach caster assembly 9 to rear outfeed side of frame using two bolts 1 2 two washers 2 and two nuts 3 Repeat process for both casters Tighten all four bolts 6 Care...

Page 29: ...y type of cleaner that could damage paint Coat cleaned surfaces with WD 40 or 20W machine oil 3 Upper Bottom Table Roller and Table Blade Adjustment leveling Procedure 3a Bottom Table Roller Adjustment Turn the Bolts See Fig G to move the Lower table roller up or down to the desired position NOTICE The bottom roller is typically set higher when planing rough stock When planing smooth stock the bot...

Page 30: ...wn to the desired position then secure Bottom Roller in position 4b Top Roller Adjustment Procedure Cont d 1 When appropriate level is reached on the Table Height Adjustment Wheel side open or remove the Panel Cover just below the main Top Roller Axel Figure H there is Adjustment Bolt to adjust the height and the Hex Nut tighten to secure and lock height of the Top Roller Figure H Wrench to use on...

Page 31: ...locate 4 large Allen Set Screws on the Corners of the Planer See Figure J to adjust the amount of pressure Increase Decrease on the Top Roller use appropriate T Wrench as pictured below If the pressure needs to be increased turn Allen Set Screws Clockwise to decrease pressure turn Allen Set Screws Counterclockwise See Figure J ...

Page 32: ... that adjusts the pressure of the Top roller locate 4 Large Allen Set Screws on the Corners of the Planer to remove these use appropriate T Wrench as pictured below Remove Allen Set Screws completely remove the 7 Coil Springs then replace Springs ...

Page 33: ...ICIENT CAPACITY AND CFM FOR THIS PLANER ALWAYS TURN ON THE DUST COLLECTOR BEFORE PLANNING FIGURE H DUST CHUTE HOOD CLIPS Dust Chute Hood Clips 2 4 Screws to Mount Dust Chute Hood Clips 2 Dust Chute Optional Orientation Opening Hood 1 Release the 2 Hood Clips Fig H on each side of the hood 2 Remove the two lower screws holding the dust chute in place Fig H 3 Raise hood until automatic latch secures...

Page 34: ... motor is 5 HP and is typically wired for 220 Volt Single Phase 60 HZ AC current Confirm your motor electrical configuration before connecting power Before connecting the machine to the power source make sure the starter and switches are in the OFF position Cord and plug are NOT included These must be installed by a Qualified Technician Electrician to local codes NOTICE A Electrical Plug and Power...

Page 35: ...through strain relief tighten cinch nut and attach wires to terminals 3 Re install the Connection Box Cover see Page XX for Wiring Diagram WARNING WHEN COMPLETED THE MACHINE MUST CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES WARNING DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY TO PLANER BEFORE CONTINUING ONLY CONNECT POWER WHEN REQUIRED ...

Page 36: ...iece of hardwood which has been surfaced on one side with a jointer drum sander or wide belt sander With the Planer OFF Make sure the cutter head is not rotating Disconnect Power place the Calibrating Board on the table with the previously machined flat face down Slide under the cutterhead THICKNESS SCALE CALIBRATION ...

Page 37: ...viously machined face Down through the planer Lock Down position the Carriage Lock 5 Repeat Step 5 until the planer removes the entire top surface of the calibrating board NOTICE Drawing pencil marks across the width of the top of the calibrating board in several locations can make it easier to determine when the entire surface has been planned 6 Measure the thickness of the calibrating board with...

Page 38: ...l Read Out 1 Remove the battery cover of the DRO and install 2 AAA batteries DRO Digital Read Out ADJUSTMENT DRO BATTERIES DRO Button Reference and Use It is helpful to familiarize these buttons and their purpose with the Wixey DRO ...

Page 39: ...g stock 3 Start Dust Collection Machine 4 Start Planer 5 Adjust Set Feed Rate Speed See Fig C Below to desired Speed 16 or 28 FPM while planer is running CAUTION PLACE THE PLANER ON A SECURE AND STABLE SURFACE FOR OPERATION CLAMP OR BOLT THE PLANER INTO POSITION On Off Switch WARNING THIS ACTION WILL VOID WARRANTY IF OPERATOR DOES NOT ADJUST DESIRED SPEED WHILE PLANER IS RUNNING ...

Page 40: ... the outfeed roller Helpful Tips PLANERS WORK BEST IF ONE FACE OF STOCK IS FLAT IF NOT FLATTEN WITH A JOINTER OR DRUM SANDER IF NOT POSSIBLE TO FLATTEN ONE FACE PROCESS CUPPED MATERIAL WITH THE CUP UP SO THE MATERIAL IS STABLE ON THE PLANER BED IF MATERIAL IS SEVERELY CUPPED ANOTHER OPTION IS TO RIP THE MATERIAL PLANE IT AND GLUE IT BACK TOGETHER PLANE WITH THE DIRECTION OF GRAIN TO REDUCE TEAR OU...

Page 41: ...keep it in optimum condition This includes inspecting all hardware for tightness ensuring the filter is clean and cleaning debris and grime from any surfaces and moving parts In addition make sure to Clean out feed rollers and table with a non flammable solvent to remove pitch gum and unwanted build up Periodically clean the inside of the machine for dust control Keep pulleys and belts free from d...

Page 42: ...HAND TO HOLD THE CUTTERHEAD See Figure to the Right CAUTION KNIFE INSERTS ARE DANGEROUSLY SHARP USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSPECTING REMOVING OR REPLACING KNIFE INSERTS WARNING TURN PLANER OFF AND DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE ALL KNIFE INSERT SCREWS ARE TIGHTENED SECURELY LOOSE INSERTS CAN BE PROPELLED AT HIGH SPEED FROM A ROTATING CUTTERHEAD CAUSING I...

Page 43: ...crew to 52 60 in lbs or 231 267 Newtons IMPORTANT When removing or rotating inserts clean sawdust from the screw the insert and the cutterhead platform Failure to this procedure or protocol will result in a stripped screw Dust accumulation between these elements can prevent the insert from seating properly and may affect the quality of the cut Before installing each screw lightly coat the screw th...

Page 44: ...44 PX 20 20 Planer Front Rear Precision Adjustment SOP ...

Page 45: ...45 PX 20 20 Planer Front Rear Precision Adjustment SOP Cont d ...

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Page 53: ...53 PX 20 20 Planer Front Rear Precision Adjustment SOP Cont d ...

Page 54: ...54 PX 20 20 Planer Front Rear Precision Adjustment SOP Cont d ...

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Page 57: ...57 Lubrication Regular monitoring and replacement of lubrication is needed 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 58: ...he Gear Box Oil 80 Weight Oil must be changed after 2500 hours of work Instructions to replace Gear Box Oil is as follows Gear Box Bottom Gear Box Oil Drain Plug Top of PX 20 Planer Gear Box Oil Fill Plug Oil Fill Plug ...

Page 59: ...t 80 Weight Oil will be suitable To Replace the lubricant 1 Remove the Bottom Gear Box Oil Drain Plug Drain dirty oil thoroughly 2 Re insert and tighten the Bottom Gear Box Oil Drain Plug 3 Remove Oil Fill Plug and fill with 400 ml or 13 5 fl oz of clean lubricant 80 Weight Oil through the hole 4 Install and tighten Oil Fill Plug ...

Page 60: ...60 Lubrication Cont d The Gear Box Oil must be changed after 2500 hours of work Instructions to remove Gear Box Oil Cover is as follows Lubrication Cont d Gear Box ...

Page 61: ...x Screw Pt 99 Washer 5 Remove Parts 97 Shaft 96 Retaining Ring 95 Knob 98 Hex Screw 99 FlatWasher and Pt 100 Chain Sprocket 6 Remove Part s 1 Roller 2 Roller Bracket 3 Hex Screw 7 Remove Pt 101 Shoulder Screw Pt 102 Spring Washer Pt 153 Cap Screw 8 Remove Gear Box Cover 105 9 Oil Inner Box mechanism with 80 Weight Oil 10 Replace Gear Box Cover 105 Replace and Install Parts in Reverse Order All cha...

Page 62: ...62 Troubleshooting ...

Page 63: ...63 Wiring WARNING REVIEW ELECTRICAL SAFETY Pg s 11 16 PRIOR TO ANY WIRING PROCEDURES ...

Page 64: ...64 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 65: ...65 Replacement Parts Diagram Base ...

Page 66: ...66 Replacement Parts Diagram Table ...

Page 67: ...67 Replacement Parts Diagram Cutter Assembly ...

Page 68: ...68 Replacement Parts Table ...

Page 69: ...69 Replacement Parts Table Cont d ...

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Page 74: ...74 Warranty ...

Page 75: ...nual for the PX 20 Shear Tec II Planer 11 11 2021 2 Incorporated changes received by W Weber 11 18 2021 3 Added the Oil Chg Procedure for Gear Box Changed Pg 29 Fig G nomenclature from Knobs to Bolts 1 27 2022 4 Added 400 ml or 13 5 fl oz quantity to lubrication area Removed Gage Block usage Changed Table of contents ...

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