Laguna Tools MPL1301-0130, Manual

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4. The blade will probably also be stuck against the cutter head. If the blade will not
easily slide vertically, loosen by prying sideways as shown with a screwdriver. Care
must be taken not to damage the blade or yourself while extracting the blades.
5. Clean the gibs, cutter head and blades.
Take exceptional care when cleaning the blades; they
are very sharp and could cause injury.
Take great care in cleaning the cutter head slots, as this
will ease later removal of the blades.
Fitting and adjusting blades. Disconnect the power
from the machine. Never conduct any maintenance
or fitting of cutters with the power connected to the
machine.
The blades rest on two jack screws (one each end of the cutter head). The jack
screws adjust the height of the blade.
1. Fit the gibs into the cutter head slot.
2. Fit the blade into the cutter head slot.
3. Loosely adjust the gib screws so that there is very
little clearance between the gib and the blade but
ensure that the blade is not clamped.
4. Hold the setting jig on the cutter head with the
raised portion over the blade.
Raise the cutter head jacking screw until the edge of
the blade just touches the raised portion. Take care
when raising the jacking screw that no excessive force
is placed on the blade cutting edge, or you could
damage it.
5. Repeat for the other end of the blade.
6. Holding the blade tight against the jacking screw with the brass-tipped rod, fully
tighten the jacking screws.
7. Repeat for the other blades.
8. Adjust the red chip breaker so that there is a small clearance between it and the
edge of the blade. Ensure that the screws are tight.
9. Rotate the cutter head by hand to ensure that it rotates freely.
10. Refit the top cover and dust chute.
Note. There is a short gib in the center of the cutter head. This is used for fitting
moulder blades. This, along with the spacer, must be fitted when using planer knives
to ensure that the blade is fully supported and clamped.
Brass-tipped rod