TS / TSS Tablesaw Manual

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1 TS / TSS Tablesaw Manual LAGUNA TOOLS 2072 Alton Parkway Irvine, California Ph: Model Number: MTSS , Laguna Tools, Inc. LAGUNA and the LAGUNA Logo are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.

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3 Table of contents Safety Rules Warranty Noise emission Specification sheet Receiving your machine Unpacking your machine Introduction to your machine Assembly and set up Where to locate your machine Operating your machine Maintenance Troubleshooting Accessories Electrical drawing Spare parts Exploded view drawings and parts lists 3

4 Safety Rules As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with the operation and use. Using it with caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. If you have any questions relative to the installation and operation, do not use the equipment until you have contacted your supplying distributor. Read carefully before operating the machine. 1. Keep the working area clean and be sure adequate lighting is available. 2. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces or ornaments. Wear face, eye, respiratory and body protection devices as indicated for the operation or environment. 3. Be sure that the power is disconnected from the machine before tools are serviced or an attachment is to be fitted or removed. 4. Never leave the machine with the power on. 5. Do not use dull, gummy or cracked cutting tools. 6. Be sure that the keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed and all the nuts and bolts are secured. 4

5 Limited Warranty New machines and accessories sold by Laguna Tools carry a one-year warranty effective from the date of shipping. Machines sold through dealers must be registered with Laguna Tools within 30 days of purchase to be covered by this warranty. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machines and accessories sold to be free of manufacturers defective workmanship, parts and materials. We will repair or replace, without charge, any parts determined by Laguna Tools, Inc. to be a manufacturer s defect. We require that the defective item/part be returned to Laguna Tools with the complaint. Any machines returned to Laguna Tools must be returned with packaging in the same manner in which 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 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 where 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. machine. Warranty maybe voided upon the addition of such described tools and/or modifications, determined on a case-by-case basis. Software purchased through Laguna Tools Inc. is not covered under this warranty and all technical support must be managed through the software provider. Software is non-refundable. Normal user alignment, adjustment, tuning and machine settings are not covered by this warranty. It is the responsibility of the user to understand basic machinery operation, settings and procedures and to properly maintain the equipment in accordance with the standards provided by the manufacturer. Parts, under warranty, are shipped at Laguna Tools, Inc. s cost either by common carrier, FEDEX ground service or a similar method. Technical support to install replacement parts is primarily provided by phone, fax, or Laguna Tools Customer Support Website. The labor required to install replacement parts is the responsibility of the user. Laguna Tools is not responsible for damage or loss caused by a freight company or other circumstances not in our control. All claims for loss or damaged goods must be notified to Laguna Tools within twenty-four hours of delivery. Please contact our Customer Service Department for more information. Only new machines sold to the original owner are covered by this warranty. For warranty repair information, call

6 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 in other words the level of ambient noise. It is possible that exposure level limits will vary from country to country. Specification Blade 12 max x 5/8 bore Max cut height 12 blade 3 ¾ [2 ½ at 45 deg] Max cut height 10 blade 2 ¾ [2 at 45 deg] Dado capacity 13/16 Main motor 3,5 hp single phase 220 volts 3450 rpm Breaker 20 amp Electrical cable [not supplied] Up to to Scoring motor [Optional] 1,2 hp single phase 220 volts 3450 rpm Scoring blade [Optional] 120mm x 5/8 bore Cast iron [ground] table size 31 ½ x 21 ½ Miter slot ¾ x 3/8 Extension table pressed steel with ribs and legs 31 ½ x 35 Sliding table out rigger table [Optional] Yes Cutting width on rip fence 50 Slider length 4 2 Slider travel 5 11 Weight TS 630 lb Weight TSS 730 lb Machine footprint 4 10 x 3 x 2 10 H Machine footprint 4 10 x 7 x 2 10 H Dust port 4 Large throat plate with leveling screws Yes Blade guard Yes 6

7 Standard equipment supplied with TS Options for TS Standard equipment supplied with TSS Options for TSS Spare blank throat plate insert Rip fence Extension table with legs Blade guard Tool kit Miter gauge Spare blank throat plate insert Sliding table Mobility kit Scoring unit Spare blank throat plate insert Extension table with legs Blade guard Tool kit Sliding table Miter fence with flip stop and clamp Miter fence 90-degree flip stop. Miter gauge Spare blank throat plate insert Mobility kit Scoring unit Sliding table out rigger table Flip stop Clamp Straight line rip plate 24 fence 24 fence with telescopic extension 5 hp single phase [Leason] Miter fence 90-degree flip stop. 7

8 TSS floor plan TS floor plan 8

9 Receiving your machine. Note. It is probable that a third party will deliver your machine. Before you unpack your new saw you will need to first inspect the packing, invoice and shipping documents supplied by the driver. Insure that there is no visible damage to the packing or the machine. You need to do this prior to the driver leaving. All damage must be noted on the delivery documents and signed by you and the delivery driver. You must then contact the seller [Laguna Tools] as soon as practical. If damage if found after delivery, contact the seller as soon as practical. Introduction to Table saws This Table saw is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owners manual in its entirety before assembly or use. Parts of the Table saw. The table saw does not have many parts. The major parts are discussed in this manual. If you are not familiar with the table saw take the time to read this section and become familiar with the machine. Identification. There is a plate at the back of the machine listing all the manufacturing data including the serial number, model, etc. 9

10 Cabinet The cabinet has a large footprint and is a welded construction manufactured from heavy gauge steel plate [4mm [0.16 ] thick]. The cabinet houses all the parts of the machine and the heavy construction ensures that the saw is stable. This weight also helps to absorb any vibration that is produced during cutting. Table The table is manufactured from cast iron [cast iron is a live material and will move over time] and is provided with a leveling system to ensure that your table remains flat during the life of the machine. This system allows you to stress the table and take out any warpage that occurs over time. The table is attached to the cabinet and located with dowel pins that are removable should adjustment be needed between the miter slot and the saw blade. On the TS the table is split so that should you require you can fit a sliding table at a later date. Trunnion The trunnion assembly is attached and doweled to the cabinet. It is a heavy cast iron construction. It houses the motor, saw spindle, riving knife, tilt mechanism, and vertical movement adjustment. This is the heart for your saw. The advantage of attaching the trunnion to the case rather than the table is that its weight is supported by the cabinet and will not twist or distort the table. Electrical system The electrical system consists of an electrical motor, start switch, stop switch and contactor. No cable or plug is supplied as the length of the cable and the type of plug will be dependant on your installation. Rip fence. The rip fence is a T square design that gives superior rigidity and is adjustable for parallel to the blade. Dust collection. Dust collection port is located at the back of the machine and is 4 diameter. It connects to the bottom of the trunnion assembly and collects the sawdust as it leaves the blade. You will need a dust collection system with a minimum of 1000 cubic feet per minuite. Throat plate. On the TS the throat plate is solid cast iron with an insert that can be slid in or out for easy change between inserts. It is adjustable for level to the table. The TSS has a fixed throat plate that has inserts that clip in and out. It is also adjustable for level to the table. 10

11 Sliding table. The sliding table is manufactured from heavy aluminum extrusion. The table is supported by ball bearings that roll on polished round steel rods. The clearance between the ball bearings and the polished round steel guide rods is adjustable. The advantage of the bearing system is that there is only point contact between the balls and the rods, which virtually eliminate the problem of dirt, building up and the sliding table will remain accurate for many years. When wear takes place the polished round steel rods can be rotated and present a new surface to the ball bearing. Miter gauge [Optional]. The miter gauge has a cast iron body with an aluminum fence. The miter gauge is adjustable for angle and has dowel holes every 15 degrees for quick accurate setting. The fence is movable in relation to the body so that you can adjust it to suite the job. Miter fence TSS. The miter fence is manufactured from cast iron and heavy-duty gauge aluminum extrusion. It is supplied with a flip stop and a job clamp. It can be set at any angle and has an adjustable 90-degree flip stop that is fitted to the side of the sliding table. Mobility kit [Optional] The mobility kit is easy to fit and the machine is located directly on the floor when the mobility kit is not in use. Scoring unit [optional] The scoring unit can be purchased with the saw or fitted as an option later. The scoring unit has a separate motor and is adjustable vertically and horizontally. All machines are supplied with locating / fixing holes and faces machined to accept a scoring unit. The machine should never be started with both motors engaged. The main motor must be started and when at full steed then the scoring motor started. If both motors are started at the same time excessive load is put on to the contactor and it will burn out. 11

12 Where to locate your machine. Before you remove your machine from the pallet select the area where you will use your machine. There are no hard and fast rules for its location but below are a few guidelines. 1/ There should be an area at the front and back of the machine suitable for the length of wood that you will be cutting. 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. 5/ Allow an area for the storage of blanks and cut jobs. Unpacking your machine. To unpack your machine you will need tin snips, knife and a wrench. 1/ Using the tin snips, cut the banding that is securing the packing box [If fitted]. WARNING: EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED BECAUSE THE BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY. 2/ Dismantle the box or remove the row of screws around the base of the box and lift the box off the pallet. You will need two people to lift the box off the pallet. 3/Using the knife cut the plastic wrap. The extension table, fence and accessories that were ordered are in the box. 4/ Remove the base mounting bolts that secure the machine to the base of the box. 5/ It is recommended that the machine be removed from the pallet by lifting it with a hoist or forklift. Remove the pallet and lower to the floor. [To lift with a hoist, four lifting hooks are provided that fit into the holes at the bottom of the body.] The machine can be lifted using a forklift truck, sliding it onto the forks or by using a "SLING" with a lifting capability of 2000 Kg [4400lb] If no lifting device is available you can fit the mobility kit [if ordered] build a temporary ramp and roll the machine off the pallet. Note The machine is heavy; ensure that you have sufficient people. Note: If you have any doubt about the described procedure seek professional assistance. Do not attempt any procedure that you feel is unsafe or that you do not have the physical capability of achieving. 12

13 Fitting the optional mobility kit [If ordered] Slide the axel through the lower inside holes on the side of the machine and fit the spacer [large washer] onto the axel. Fit the wheel assembly, nut and washer on to the axel. To activate the moblity kit, insert the handle into the tube and rotate so that the machine is lifted. When in the up position insert the sliding pin.repeate on the other side of the machine. Fit the cast iron bracket to the front of the machine with the bolts provided into the tapped holes. Move the machine by inserting the transport bar and lifting. 13

14 Assembly and set up What you will receive with the machine. Optional mobility kit Lifting hooks and tools Optional straight line rip bracket Fence system Extension table and spare throat plate Miter fence 14

15 Cleaning the machine. Remove the rust protection grease with WD 40 or similar solvent It is important that you remove all the grease and re lubricate with a Teflon bases lubricant as Teflon has less tendency to attract sawdust and cause clogging. You should also wax the table, as this also protects the cast iron from rust. Leveling the machine. Leveling bolt The machine is provided with 4 leveling bolts. Move your machine to its final position, and using a sprit level on the table, adjust the leveling bolts so that the table is level in both directions. Ensure that the machine does not rock. Switch box shown with optional scoring Vertical control handle switch The start / stop switches are located on the side of the machine next to the blade vertical control handle. The knob in the center of the control handle, is a lock that locks the blade in the vertical position selected. Angle control handle The handle on the front of the machine, controls the angle of the saw blade. The angle read out is on the side of the machine by the vertical control knob. When moving the blade to an angle, the yellow-hinged dust plate MUST be closed. Damage may occur if the yellow hinge plate is not closed. 15

16 Switch cover shown open To start your machine, release the red stop button by moving the button to the right. The door will be released and the green button will be accessible. Press the green button, and the machine will start. To stop the machine, press the red button. The machine should never be started with both motors engaged. The main motor must be started, and when at full steed, then the scoring motor started. If both motors are started at the same time, excessive load is put on to the contactor, and it will burn out. Riving knife adjustment Riving knife adjustment To adjust the riving knife for different diameters of saw blade, loosen the clamp screw, and slide the knife up or down or laterally to suite the blade selected. Once adjustment is completed, ensure that the screw is re tightened. To adjust the riving knife parallel and inline with the blade, four adjusting screws are provided. Locking rod Fitting blade Arbor spacer 16

17 To fit a blade, disconnect the saw from the power. Move the arbor to the maximum up position. Rotate the saw arbor so that the hole in the arbor lines up with the hole in the saw table. Insert the locking rod, and loosen the arbor nut. Remove the large clamping disc, and fit the blade. When refitting the clamping disc, ensure that the key lines up with the key way. The nut must be tightened, and the locking rod removed before starting the machine. Note. The arbor has a left hand thread. Note. The arbor is shown with the spacer removed. The spacer is only removed when you fit a dado cutter. It is left on the arbor when fitting a saw blade. Locking rod Dust cover clips Loosen To release the yellow dust cover, release the clips at both ends. Never move the saw arbor with the dust cover loose, as it could become damaged. Guard in down position Guard in up position Fit the saw blade guard, and fit a dust hose if required. The size of dust hose should be 1 ½. 17

18 Leveling screws TS throat plate Insert The throat plate is made from cast iron, and has a phenolic insert. A spare insert is provided that you can machine to suite your requirements [Dado, Zero clearance, etc]. There are two types of throat plate, TSS and TS. To adjust the TS throat plate, adjust the leveling screws so that the throat plate is level with the table. To remove the insert slid out as shown. Straight edge TSS throat plate To adjust the TSS throat plate, place a rule [straight edge] across the table so that it extends across the throat plate. Each clamp screw is provided with jacking screws, and by 18

19 loosening the clamp screw, and adjusting the jacking screws, the plate can be adjusted for level to the table, and for parallel to the table. Ensure that the clamping screws are tight before you use the saw. Retaining clip Insert TSS throat plate On the TSS, releasing the clips and sliding the insert towards the blade will remove the insert. Note. The blade will have to be in the down position. To fit a new insert, slide into the throat plate and you will hear a click as the catches engage. Dust port The machine has a dust port at the back of the machine close to the ground. It takes a 4 diameter hose, and needs to be connected to a dust collector with a capacity of 1000 cubic feet per minute minimum [The stronger the dust collector the better]. 19

20 Dado cuter Fitting the dado cutter Dado cutter To fit the dado cutter, disconnect the machine from the power and remove the arbor nut, clamping disc, and spacer. Fit the dado and lock in position with the clamp washer and arbor nut. Ensure that the lock rod is removed before you start the machine. A blank throat plate is supplied that you can machine to suit the dado that you are using. Optional additional throat plate inserts are available. Extension table legs Extension table Extension table fixing bolt Fitting the extension table Fit the legs to the table prior to fitting the table to the saw. Attach the table to the main table with the fixing bolts provided. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE BOLTS. 20

21 Straight edge Extension table Jack screw Using a straight edge, adjust the legs so that with the straight edge flat on the main table the part of the extension table that is directly above the legs is level with the table. Above the table fixing bolts are leveling screws. Adjust the leveling screws so the table is level with the main table, and fully tighten the fixing bolts. Note. The table is attached to the side angles, and after you have completed all the adjustments, you will have to drill through the holes in the angles, and attach the table to the angles, with the screws and nuts provided. Do not drill the holes at this point in time. Note. Do not level the table or attach the angles until the machine is in the final position. Tube fixing bolts View from underside of tube and Fence tube Side angle angle Fit the angle iron rails to the side of the main table. Make sure that the angle with the fence holes is on the side of the machine with the on / off switch. Use the countersunk screws to attach the angle to the main table. The angle on the other side of the machine is attached with hex bolts. Fit the fence tube to the angle with the hex bolts and washers from the under side of the angle. It is recommended that this be assembled with two people, as the tube has a tendency to slide off the angle during assembly. The angles will have to be adjusted vertically and this is covered latter. 21

22 Electrical connection Note the machine is not supplied with an electrical plug or cable, as the type of plug and cable, will be dependant on the installation. A qualified electrician must carry out the electrical installation. Switch box open Ground Fitting the electrical cable. The electrical cable is fitted as shown. The recomented cable size 10.3 gauge for runs of up to 20. For longer runs up to 50 use cable 8-3 gauge. Recommended breaker size is 20 amps. On the machine you will see a wire that is yellow and green, this is the ground wire, the other colored wires are power. It does not matter what color combination you use. Green and yellow is ground; all other wiring is power (there is no neutral). On single phase the wiring can be interchanged as you wish; it would not affect the rotation of the motor. The direction of rotation of machines with a single: phase supply is predetermined during production. Before starting the machine 1/ Read and understand the instruction manual before operating the saw. 2/ If you are still not thoroughly familiar with the operation of the saw get advice from a qualified person. 3/ Make sure the machine is properly grounded and that the wiring codes are followed. 4/ Do not operate the machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, and medicine or if tired. 5/ Always wear eye protection, safety glasses or a safety shield, and hearing protection. 6 /Wear dust mask; long term exposure to the fine dust created by the saw is not healthy. 7/ Remove your tie, rings, watch, and all jewelry. Roll up your sleeves, and never ware loose clothing. You do not want anything to get caught in the saw. 8/ 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. 9/ Make sure that the saw blade teeth point in the correct direction. 10/ Stop the machine before removing the scrap piece from the table. 11/ Always keep your hands and fingers away from the blade. 12/ Make sure that you use the proper size and type of blade. 22

23 13/ Hold the work piece firmly against the table. Do not attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface facing down. 14/ 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. 15/ Hold the wood firmly, and feed it into the blade at a moderate speed. 16/ Turn off the machine if you have to back the material out of an uncompleted or jammed cut. Machine test Now is the time to test the machine. Note. Never start the main saw motor and the scoring motor at the same time. It will damage the magnetic contactor. Always start the main motor and when running at full speed then start the scoring motor. Stop switch Optional Scoring switch 1/ Check that the machine is clear of all tools, and other loose objects. 2/ Check that all the adjusting and locking handles are tight. 3/ Check that there is no blade fitted, it is far safer to test the machine with out a blade fitted. 4/ Start the machine by pressing the green start switch. 5/. Saw arbor is now turning. 6/. Now is the time to check that the safety switch is functioning correctly before you fit a blade. 7/ With the machine running [no blade fitted] operate the red stop switch by pressing towards the machine. The motor should have the power removed and slow down. 8/ If the safety switch fails to operate correctly do not use the machine until the fault has been corrected. Before you cut any wood read the safety rules at the front of this manual 23

24 To fit the measurement tape. Assembling the measurement tape Marking the fence tube 1/ Clean the steel tube with solvent to remove all traces of grease and dirt. 2/ With a blade fitted, and the power disconnected from the machine, fit the fence to the tube and push it up against the blade so that it is just touching. 3/ Mark a point on the tube with a pencil or pen at the curser line. 4/ Remove the fence. Line the end of the tape up with the pencil mark and peel off the backing in short sections, sticking the measurement tape to the tube. Fine adjusting slots Fine adjustment of the hair line can be done in a number of ways but the most effective way is to lock the fence [1 ] and to cut a piece of wood. Measure the wood and adjust the hairline read out. Note. Do not over tighten the read out as you may crack the plastic.it is possible to adjust the read out closer to the tape by inserting washers between the two parts of the readout. Make sure that the plastic is not in contact with the tape at any point along its travel. 24

25 Lublicate the non painted surfaces of the tube with wax or teflon lubricant. This will ensure that the fence runs smoothly and that the tube is protected from rust. Adjusting the fence vertically parallel to the saw table. Adjusting Wrench Squaring the fence The angle tube assembly will have to be adjusted vertically to ensure that the gap between the fence and the table is even along its travel. With the fence close to the blade place a piece of material 1/16 thick on the table under the fence close to the locking handle. Loosen the screws that attach the angle to the table, leaving the screw furthest away from the fence tight. Bring the tube angle assembly up so that it touches the [2] pads on the underside of the fence, and then tighten the screw close to the fence. Move the fence to the end of the saw table and repeat. Once the fence is set, tighten all the angle clamping screws. Note. It is not critical that the gap under the fence is parallel. It is critical that the rub pad at the end of the fence is the only part of the fence that touches the table. Drill through the holes in the steel angle and attach the table to the angle. You will have to remove the guide tube to drill the holes and then refit it. Squaring the fence. A simple way to align the fence is to put a straight edge in the miter slot and align the fence to the straight edge. If adjustment is required, [2] adjustment screws are provided. When using the adjustment screws, only move them a small amount at a time. A small amount of movement on the screw gives a large amount of movement on the fence. 25

26 TSS sliding table Push pull handle The push pull handle is fitted under the table for shipping and will have to be removed and re fitted to the side of the table. To release the table, remove the red transport brackets [One at each end of the table] and withdraw the table lock knob. The table will now slide. Red transport bracket Table end push pull handle Miter fence flip stop Fit the push pull handle with the screws provided, at the end of the table. Table lock knob 26

27 Optional straight line rip stop Adjusting screws Lock handles Fit the optional straight-line rip stop at the end of the table as shown. The optional side extension table, comes with the clamp bar attached. Loosen the ratchet handles and slide the bar into the slot on the side of the side of the sliding table. Attach the table and level as follows. Straight edge Vertical adjusting screw To adjust the optional side extension table, lay a straight edge level on the sliding table, and extended over the side extension table. Loosen the two clamping handles; adjust the vertical adjustment screws so that the edge of the side extension table is level with the sliding table. Re-clamp and re-check with the straight edge. To get the side extension table parallel with the sliding table adjust the two plastic screws located under the table. Only adjust the screws with the ratchet clamp handles loose. 27

28 Miter fence locking screw Miter fence flip stop hole The miter fence [Cross cut fence] is fitted into the sliding table slot and locating by tightening the lock screw into the hole in the table slot. Fit the clamp shaft through the casting into the T bolt and tighten. The machine is provided with a fence stop [shown in the up and down position] that is factory set. Some adjustment may be necessary and can be achieved by loosening the lock nut, adjusting the bolt, and then re-clamping the lock nut. Flip stop Wooden block Flip stop Assemble the clamp as shown by screwing the centre post into the T bar. Note. The wood in the view above is resting on the wooden block at the front of the fence and also on the flip stop. The miter fence can be fitted to the far end of the table and a short T bolt is supplied that can be used as a reference stop. You will have to move the cast iron miter angle to the opposite of the fence extrusion. 28

29 Fine tuning the miter fence. Several methods are acceptable to fine-tune the fence but we have found that the following is a very practical way to achieve a square panel. 1/ Clamp the fence locked at 90 degrees against the stop. 2/ Clamp a sheet onto the sliding table and cut a straight edge [edge A ]. Mark A. 3/ Move the sheet so that edge A is tight against the fence, clamp in position, cut edge B and mark B. 4/ Flip the sheet so that edge A is still against the fence but edge B is furthest away from the saw blade, cut edge C and mark C. 5/ If the sheet is cut square edge B and C should be parallel. Check this by measuring across the width of the sheet at both ends. Note. This method will double the amount of error and any adjustment that is required should be halved. Also the stop is closer to the table than the end of the sheet, so only adjust the flip stop in very small amounts. Example. You are using a 2 x 2 sheet and you are out of parallel by 1/16, adjust the stop =- 0,01 and repeat the cuts. First cut Second cut Third cut Measure both ends Sliding table carriage adjustment. The sliding table comes factory set, should the table be out of alignment due to shipping movement, see the maintenance section for adjustment procedure. 29

30 Optional miter gauge. Jack screw Clamp screw Optional miter gauge Dowel pin The miter gauge has an adjustable pointer; it also has a dowel pin that locks the miter gauge at 15-degree positions. The fence can be moved to different positions on the miter gauge to suit the job that you are doing. The fence is cut at 45 degrees at the end to enable the job to be supported close to the blade when cutting at 45 degrees. To adjust the pointer, loosen the clamp screw, adjust the pointer and re tighten the clamp screw. To move the fence to a different position on the miter gauge, loosen the clamp screws. Slide the fence to the required position, and re clamp in position. If you need to move the fence so that the steel clamp block is not supported by the fence, a jackscrew is provided to hold the steel block parallel. Optional scoring unit. Parts you will receive Scoring casting disassembled The optional scoring can be fitted as follows Disassemble the scoring casting as shown. 30

31 Vertical adjustment screw Vertical adjustment access hole Vertical adjustment screw Lining up the scoring unit Push the shaft through the casting so that the dowel pin lines up with the slot in the bush. Make sure that the spring is in position. Assemble the stop bushing, and the screw in the back of the casting. Assemble the vertical adjustment assembly on the back of the trunnion assembly. Fit the locking bolt. Use a straight edge line up the two flanges as shown and tighten the locking bolt. Fitting the adjustment screw Fit the double threaded allen set screw as follows. Push the assembly back as far as it will go and hold in position. Thread the double threaded set screw in by hand until it contacts the inner thread. Using an allen key continue to screw the screw in while slowly allowing the pressure of the screw to push the casting forward. Once the thread has engaged you can release the casting and continue to tighten the screw. Care must be taken during this assembly as you could damage the thread. 31

32 Motor support shaft Assemble the motor to the support shaft. Motor shaft nut Push the support shaft through the trunnion and tighten the nut ensuring that the washer is fitted. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE NUT, AS THE MOTOR MUST BE ABLE TO MOVE. Drive belt Spring Spring shaft Assemble the spring, shaft and drive belt as shown. 32

33 Fitting the scoring switch With the power disconnected, fit the switch and attach the wiring as detailed in the diagram at the back of the manual. Note. Never start the machine with both motors engaged at the same time. It will damage the magnetic contactor. Note. The electrical box is provided with a cable gland at the back to allow the cables to enter the electrical box. Once the cabling has been completed, attach the cables to the cabinet with the cable ties provided. Tighten the cable gland to ensure that sawdust will not enter the switch box. Fitting the scoring blade. Shims Clamp screw Blades Adjusting screw 33

34 Fit the scoring blade. Note. Scoring blades are supplied with shims that are used to adjust the width of the scoring blade, to suite the saw blade that you are using. Note. The scoring blade rotates in the opposite direction to the main blade. Adjust the blade so that it is 1/16 above the saw table. Access to the vertical adjustment is through the hole in the table [Shown in previous view]. If the scoring blade is cutting too far left or right, loosen the clamp screw and move the adjustment screw in or out. Note. The adjustment is very fine. Dado cutter Scoring blades Scoring shims and spacers Fitting Dado scoring [Optional]. If you dado laminates or plywood, it is an advantage to score the surface to prevent chipping. The scoring unit can be used to do this as follows. 1/ Measure the width of the dado cutter or cut a slot with the dado and measure the slot. 2/ Fit the inside blade of the scoring set onto the shaft, and select shims and spacers to suit the slot widths [less the width of the two scoring saw blades]. 3/ Place the shims, and the outside blade on to the scoring unit shaft, and lock in position with the nut and washer. 4/ Adjust the height of the scoring cutter so that it is 1/16 above the table. 5/ Make a trial cut on a piece of scrap. 6/ Check that the inside cutter of the scoring unit is cutting inline with the inside cutter of the dado cutter, and adjust if required. 7/ Check that the outside cutter of the scoring unit is cutting in line with the outside cutter of the dado and adjust the shims / spacers if required. Note. The scoring blade rotates in the opposite direction to the main saw blade. 34

35 Maintenance and troubleshooting All tools and machines require regular maintenance, and the table saw is no exception. This section details the general maintenance and care of your table saw. In general we recommend that you only use a Teflon based lubricant on the table saw. Regular oil attracts dust and dirt and the Teflon tends to dry and has fewer tendencies to accumulate dirt and saw dust on your machine.we also recommend that you wax the table to help prevent rust. Weekly maintanince. 1/ Check all nuts and bolts are tight 2/ Clean the machine, and check that the dust hose is clear. Make sure that all moveing parts are clean and free from saw dust and dirt. 3/ Lubricate all moveing parts with a Teflon based lubricant. 4/ Wax the table and all none painted parts. Drive belt tensioning Lock nuts Drive belt The drive belts should last for many years [depending on the usage] but need to be inspected regularly for cracks, cuts and general wear. If damage is found replace both belts. Never replace only one belt, and only replace the belts with a matched pair. To re-tension the belts, loosen both lock nuts. The weight of the motor should put enough tension on the belts. Then tighten the lock nuts. The belts come factory set but after about 8 hours of use, the belts could need to be re-tensioned, as they will have bedded into the V grooves. Table insert The table insert [throat plate] is made of a soft material, and is designed not to damage 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. Bearings. All bearings are sealed for life, and do not require any maintenance. If a bearing becomes faulty replace it. 35

36 Rust The table saw is made from steel and cast iron. All none painted surfaces will rust if not protected. It is recommended that the table be coated with wax. All moving none painted surfaces should be lubricated / protected with a Teflon based lubricant. Limit stop Limit stop Yellow dust cover Scoring unit fitted Tilt mechanism stops. The machine is provided with two stops that limit the travel of the tilt mechanism. Both stops come factory set, but should adjustment become necessary, it can be achieved by loosening the lock nuts and adjusting the allen set screws. Sliding table adjustment for vertical level with the main table. Straight edge Sliding table The sliding table comes factory set and should be +_ 0,02 above the main table. Should the sliding table need to be adjusted use the following procedure. 36

37 Do not attempt this procedure unless excessive movement has taken place during shipping. Top nut Sliding table adjustment Bottom nut 1/ Lock the sliding table in position with the table lock knob. 2/ Using a straight edge across the sliding table check the gap between the straight edge and the main table at both ends of the man table. 3/ If adjustment is needed loosen the lower nuts ¼ turn only. Do not loosen the top nuts 4/ Adjust the top nuts so that the gap under the straight edge is parallel and at about 0,02. 5/ Check that all the top nuts are in contact with the support steel and that there is no rocking. 6/ Tighten the lower nut and re check. If fine-tuning is required repeat procedure. Sliding table adjustment for parallel with the saw blade. Wood at front of saw blade Wood at back of saw blade The table must run parallel with the saw blade. The gap between the edge of the sliding table and the table is not important. To check if the table is running true, clamp a piece of wood [1 x 1 or 2 x 2 ] to the table using the miter fence clamp. Cut the wood slowly. The teeth of the saw blade should make contact with the front and the back of the blade evenly. 37

38 A second way to check is to measure the distance between the miter slot and the slot in the sliding table. The miter slot is parallel with the saw blade and is a good reference point. If adjustment is needed proceed as follows. 1/ Loosen three of the lower clamp nuts. Do not adjust the top bolts, as this will affect the level of the sliding table. Leave one of the bolts that is close to the main table tight. 2/ Swivel the table towards or away from the main table depending on the direction of the adjustment that is needed. Note only do very small adjustments. 3/ Tighten the three loosened bolts and re check. 4/ If readjustment is necessary repeat the procedure. Sliding table adjustment for bearing / steel rod clearance. Screw X Screw Y The sliding table mechanism is designed with 8 ground steel rods, ball bearings run between the steel rods. The table comes factory set but if there is excessive side movement adjustment can be made as follows. 1/ Extend the table to one end. The ball carriage will be at the opposite end. 2/ Move the table side to side to check for excessive movement. 3/ Loosen the allen screw [X] and tighten allen screw [Y]. The screws must be adjusted in pairs, and 2 pairs of screws cover the range of the ball carriage. Note. The screws should be adjusted in small steps as damage could be caused. Note. That the [X] screws must be tight before you check for side movement. 4/ Move the table so that the next two pairs of screws are covered by the ball carriage, and repeat the adjustment procedure. 5/ Continue until all the screws have been adjusted. 38

39 Sliding table ground steel rods damaged or warn. Remove end cover Clamp screws Steel rods If the steel rods become damaged or warn, a new face can be presented to the ball bearings as follows. 1/ Loosen the clamping screws at each end of the sliding table. 2/ With a brass rod, knock the rod out +_ 1. 3/ Rotate the rod +_20 degrees. 4/ With the brass rod, knock the rod back level with the end of the table, and retighten the clamping screws. 5/ Repeat until all the rods have been turned. Vertical mechanism tight. Guide plate Bearing plate 1/ Check that nothing is jamming the mechanism 2/ Check that the worm gear and screw are clean and lubricated. 39

40 3/ Check that the guide plate is not jamming. Clean and re lubricate. Ensue that you clean the whole guide plate by moving the saw arbor to fully up and fully down, cleaning the exposed part of the guide plate. 4/ Inspect the guide plate and bearing plate for ware and damage. If damaged or warn, replace. Clamp screws Leveling screws Lock nut Adjusting screw 5/ If the worm gear is warn or excessively tight adjustment is provided. Note. Contact your supplier before attempting to adjust the worm gear / screw clearance. You could cause damage or your warrantee could be affected. Tilt mechanism tight Tilt worm gear and screw 1/ Check that nothing is jamming the mechanism 2/ Check that the worm gear and screw are clean and lubricated. 3/ If the worm gear is excessively tight or worn, adjustment is provided. Note. The adjustment mechanism is similar to that shown above for the vertical mechanism. Note. Contact your supplier before attempting to adjust the worm gear / screw clearance. You could cause damage or your warrantee could be affected. 40

41 Miter gauge slot to saw blade adjustment. Table spring pin Trunnion spring pin Table adjustment bolt [Jack] The table and the trunnion assembly are doweled to the body of the saw with 2 [each] spring pins. The pins stop movement during transport. The miter slot is factory set to run parallel with the saw blade, but, if movement has taken place during transportation of your saw, you will have to knock the spring pins through the table and the body of the saw, and loosen the table to body clamping screws. Adjust the table to the saw blade and re-clamp the table to the body. Do not refit the spring pins. Do not remove the spring pins in the trunnion assembly. It is easer to move the table to the saw blade rather than the trunnion assembly to the miter slot. Note. When loosening the table from the body, only loosen the clamp bolts. Do not change the setting of the table adjustment bolts. You could affect the flatness of the table. Trunnion spring pin Trunnion clamp bolt Adjusting the table for flatness. The table is made from cast iron, which is a live material and will move over time. To help keep your table flat, and to compensate for the cast iron movement, the table is provided with five adjustment points [one at each corner and one in the middle of the table] The system uses a jack and clamp. The outer bolt [Jack] has a hole through the middle, which allows the clamp screw to pull the table down directly onto the jack. If your table flatness has moved you can compensate as follows. 41

42 Table dip in the middle. Note only adjust the table in very small steps over a period of time. Cast iron is a very brittle material and will break if over stressed. 1/ Lay an engineer s straight edge across the table. 2/ Using feeler gauges measure the gap under the straight edge. 3/ Remove the back panel to gain access to the underside of the machine. 4/ Loosen the table clamp bolt in the middle of the table and tighten the table adjustment bolt [jack]. Only move the bolts a very small amount. 5/ Check the amount that you have moved the table using the straight edge and the feeler gauges. 6/ Repeat until approximately ¾ of the dip is removed. 7/ Leave for a few days and re-check. The cast iron will continue to move. 8/ Repeat until the dip is removed. Troubleshooting Poor cut. 1/ Dull blade. Change the blade. 2/ Bent tooth. Change the blade. 3/ Wrong type of blade for the job. 4/ Scoring not adjusted correctly. [If fitted] Saw will not start. 1/ Check that the start switch is being depressed fully. 2/ Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet. 3/ Check that the electrical supply is on [reset the breaker]. 4/ With the power disconnected from the machine, check the wiring in the plug is correct. Check that the rubber insulation is stripped enough, and is not causing a bad connection. Check that all the screws are tight. 5/ With the power disconnected from the machine, check the wiring to the machine is correct. Check that the rubber insulation is stripped enough and is not causing a bad connection. Check that all the screws are tight 6/ Check that you have the correct power 220V not 110V 7/ Check the ground wire is wired correctly The machine will not stop. This is a very rare occurrence as the machine is designed to fail-safe. If it should occur and you cannot fix the fault, seek professional assistance. The machine must be disconnected from the power, and never run until the fault has been rectified. 1/ Stop switch faulty. Replace the stop switch. 2/ Internal contactor faulty. Replace the contactor. 42

43 Motor tries to start but will not turn. 1/ With the power disconnected from the machine. Try to turn the blade by hand. If the blade will not turn check the reason for the jamming. Typical reasons is wood jamming the blade. 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 the motor overheats wait until it has cooled down, and restart. If the motor keeps shuts down, 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. 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 overheats. 1/ Dull blade. Change the blade or re sharpen the blade. 2/ Pitch is too small for the depth of cut. Change to a blade with the correct pitch. 4/ Wood too hard for the selected blade. 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 both belts. Poor dust collection. 1/ Check the capacity of the dust collection system. You need a minim of 1000 cubic feet per minute at the machine. The stronger the dust collection the better. 2/ Check the dust hose is not blocked. 3/ Check that the dust collector is not full. 43

44 Causes of the blade dulling. 1/ Wrong blade for the job. 2/ Over feeding the job. 3/ Cutting painted wood or abrasive material. Accessories The following accessories are available from Laguna Tools. Miter gage. Mobility kit. Side extension tables for the TSS. Flip stops for the TSS miter fence. Throat plate inserts for TSS and TS. Saw blades Scoring blades. Scoring unit. Sliding table. Side flip stops for TSS sliding table. TSS sliding table clamp. Work benches. 44

45 Electrical circuit 45

46 40 Red POWER FROM WALL 40A Red L1 L2 GND (On-green) (Off-red) 2 4 PE 42 2 Red Red Black 44 A1 Black 4 A2 Red 40 Red Yel/Green Red 2 2 1L1 3L2 5L3 Contactor 2T1 4T2 6T3 19 Black 20 Black 43 Red Black 44 Yel/Green PE

47 Electrical diagram with scoring 40 Red POWER FROM WALL 40A Red L1 L2 GND (On-green) (Off-red) 2 4 PE PE 42 2 Red Red Black 44 A1 Black 4 A2 Red 40 Red Yel/Green Yel/Green Red 2 2 1L1 3L2 5L3 Contactor Black 24 Black Switch Black Black 19 2T1 4T2 6T Black Black Yel/Green Red Black Black Black Red Black Yel/Green PE PE

48 Parts breakdown for the TSS and TS table saws. Note. Some parts shown in this manual may vary with the parts delivered with your machine. We are constantly up grading the design of the machine and reserve the right to change the machine and / or the specification with out notice. Ordering spare-parts When ordering spare parts specify: Machine Model and serial number. Part number required, taken from the exploded view drawing on the following page. Quantity required EXAMPLE: TO ORDER. Scoring electrical motor Model :TSS Serial number Description: Scoring electrical motor. Part number: T80-2 Quantity: 1 piece 48