Laguna Tools 16HD Classic, Manual

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Please read the following notes, as they will assist you in getting the
optimum performance from your Laguna guide system.
1. As with the roller guide systems, the Laguna guide system will damage
your blade if it is not adjusted correctly. The guide blocks must not come
in con tact 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, then adjust the surround guide blocks as detailed in this
manual.
2. When fitting a new blade to your bandsaw, adjust the guide blocks and
run the blade by hand through the guide blocks for at least 2 complete
revolutions. Note: 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 and 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.
3. 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
reduce 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 insure that the grove
does not become too deep and will greatly extend the life of your guide.
5. The Laguna guide system can be used with ¼" to 1¼" blades.
6. 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 performance of the
Laguna guide system. Any mistreatment of the guide system will render
the warranty void.
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