Laguna Tools 16HD Classic, Manual

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foot brake.
Electrical connection
This is achieved by connecting the electrical supply to a terminal box located at
the back of the machine. Never connect directly to the electrical motor, and all
electrical connections must be conducted by a qualified electrician. For detailed
instructions see the assembly section of the manual.
Brake
The machine is supplied with a foot brake. It is located close to the ground on
the righthand side of the machine. It has two functions. First, to remove the
power to the motor, which is achieved with a switch that is mounted on the
body of the machine. The second function is to slow the lower flywheel and this
is achieved by applying a brake pad to the flywheel. The more pressure that is
applied, the faster the flywheel slows.
Dust collection
The bandsaw produces a lot of sawdust, so extraction is very important. This is
achieved by connecting a dust extraction hose to the back of the machine with
a minimum capacity of 1,000 CFM.
Identification
There is a plate at the back of the machine listing all the manufacturing data
including the serial number, model, blade length etc.
Tension scale
Tension scales 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 vertical post. The tension scale is a general reference and
not a rule.
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 the wheel