Laguna Tools 16HD Classic, Manual

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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 fly wheels
1. Bad blade. Change the blade.
2. Crown on the wheels worn or damaged tire. Dress the tires.
3. Wheels not co-planning. Adjust the lower wheel.
The blade kicks
Bad blade. Replace the blade.
The blade makes a clicking noise
Bad weld. Dress the weld or change the blade.
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.
3. Guides too tight. Adjust the guides.
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.
3. Double drive belt system. Only one belt changed and the belts are not
balanced. Replace both belts with a matched pair.