Laguna Tools Swift Series User manual

Owner's Manual
Laguna Tools
744 Refuge Way Grande Prairie, TX
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Updated October 2021
Swift Series:
Swift Vacuum (Multi-Tool) MT
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Published: October 2021 in South Carolina

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Contents
General Information 7
Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................ 8
Electrical Safety ................................................................................................................ 12
Receiving Your Machine ................................................................................................... 14
Machine Placement .......................................................................................................... 16
Unpacking Your Machine (2) .............................................................................................. 18
Machine Specifications 20
Machine Overview ............................................................................................................ 21
Introduction to CNC Machines ........................................................................................... 23
Assembly & Setup 25
PC Components ................................................................................................................. 29
Setting Up the Electrical Cabinet ...................................................................................... 30
Fitting the Dust Hose ......................................................................................................... 31
Control Panel .................................................................................................................... 32
Controller Interface Description ........................................................................................ 34
Menu Bar ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
Tool Bar ............................................................................................................................ 39
Manual Digitize Buttons .................................................................................................... 41
Axis Window ..................................................................................................................... 42
Transit Speed Buttons ....................................................................................................... 44
Input Indicators ................................................................................................................. 45
Basic Machine Operations ................................................................................................. 46
Shutting Down The Machine .............................................................................................................................. 48
Emergency Stop Button ...................................................................................................................................... 49
Homing The Machine ........................................................................................................................................... 51
Finding a Router Bit .............................................................................................................................................. 52
Spindle Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 54
Measurement Tool Length ................................................................................................................................ 56
Setting Tool Length Offset ................................................................................................................................. 61
Aspire to Cutting Tutorial .................................................................................................. 63
3D Scanning Guide ........................................................................................................... 68
Edge Outling/Scanning Guide ........................................................................................... 72
Programming & Operation of the Electric TCM-3 Tangential Cutting (Knife) Module ........ 75
TCM Blade and Spring Selection ....................................................................................................................... 76
Blades ..................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Changing and Installing the Blade on a TCM-3 Cutting Module ........................................................................ 80
Homing the C-Axis ............................................................................................................................................... 82
Adjusting the Cutting Depth .............................................................................................................................. 83

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Setting Tool Length Offset ................................................................................................................................. 84
TCM-3 Setting Work Coordinates ..................................................................................................................... 86
Preliminary Checks ............................................................................................................................................. 88
Post Processor ................................................................................................................................................... 89
Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 90
Laguna Spindle Options ................................................................................................................................... 91
Design Artw ork & Artw ork Layers ................................................................................................................. 93
Selecting Tools & Output Parameters .............................................................................................................. 95
Troubleshooting 98
Maintenance 100
Command Reference 101
Keyboard Hotkeys ............................................................................................................ 103
L-Codes ........................................................................................................................... 104
M-Codes ........................................................................................................................... 110
Messages and Error Codes .............................................................................................. 112
Warranty Information 114
CNC Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................... 116
Modifications Policy ........................................................................................................ 117
Standard Damage Notification Sheet .............................................................................. 118

General Information 7
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General Information
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
Please read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using any tool or equipment. Always
follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or
modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications
for which tools and equipment are designed. This product should NOT be modified and/or used for any application
other than for which it was designed.
NOTICE! It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains is provided for your
safety while assembling and operating this machine.
Safety Signs and Call-Outs:
An imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
A helpful tip from our technical staff. Sometimes displayed as NOTICE! instead.
Disconnect
from power
before
proceeding.
Wear ear
protection.
Be aware of
possible
laceration
danger.
Wear Eye
Protection.
Be aware of
possible
crushing
danger.
Wear a full
face shield.
Electrical
Hazard.
Wear lung
protection.
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Requires X
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Safety Rules
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
FAILURE to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury
or property damage.Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As
with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with
respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, improper operation or assembly of this machine could result in personal injury to the
operator. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold downs,feather boards, goggles, dust masks and
hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury. But even the best guard won’t make up for poor judgment,
carelessness or inattention.
ALWAYS use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop. If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try
it.Consult a professional to find an an alternative procedure which is safer and more efficient.
NOTICE! Your personal safety is YOUR responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. We strongly recommend that this
machine not be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any
questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted the
manufacturer to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have
contacted the manufacturer and we have advised you. When using an electrical machine, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using any tool or equipment.
Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation,
maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property
damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. This product
should NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to
protecting your safety and preventing problems.
Machine & Workshop Safety Instructions
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW, MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
MACHINERY CAN BE DANGEROUS IF SAFE AND PROPER OPERATING PROCEDURES ARE NOT
FOLLOWED. AS WITH ALL
MACHINERY, THERE ARE CERTAIN HAZARDS INVOLVED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT. USING

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THE MACHINE WITH
RESPECT AND 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. SAFETY
EQUIPMENT SUCH AS GUARDS, PUSH STICKS, HOLD-DOWNS, FEATHER BOARDS, GOGGLES, DUST
MASKS AND HEARING
PROTECTION CAN REDUCE YOUR POTENTIAL FOR INJURY. BUT EVEN THE BEST GUARD WON’T MAKE UP
FOR POOR
JUDGMENT, CARELESSNESS OR INATTENTION. ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE AND EXERCISE CAUTION
IN THE WORKSHOP.
IF A PROCEDURE FEELS DANGEROUS, DON’T TRY IT. FIGURE OUT AN ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE THAT
FEELS SAFER.
REMEMBER: YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
OWNER’S MANUAL. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING MACHINE.
TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. UNTRAINED OPERATORS HAVE A HIGHER RISK OF BEING HURT OR KILLED.
ONLY ALLOW
TRAINED/SUPERVISED PEOPLE TO USE THIS MACHINE. WHEN MACHINE IS NOT BEING USED, DIS-
CONNECT POWER,
REMOVE SWITCH KEYS, OR LOCK-OUT MACHINE TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE—ESPECIALLY
AROUND CHILDREN. MAKE
YOUR WORKSHOP KID PROOF!
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. DO NOT USE MACHINERY IN AREAS THAT ARE WET, CLUTTERED, OR
HAVE POOR LIGHTING.
OPERATING MACHINERY IN THESE AREAS GREATLY INCREASES THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS AND INJURY.
MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED. FULL MENTAL ALERTNESS IS REQUIRED FOR SAFE OPERATION OF
MACHINERY. NEVER
OPERATE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, WHEN TIRED, OR WHEN DISTRACTED.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. YOU CAN BE SHOCKED, BURNED, OR KILLED BY TOUCHING
LIVE ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS OR IMPROPERLY GROUNDED MACHINERY. TO REDUCE THIS RISK, ONLY ALLOW
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL TO DO ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OR REPAIR WORK, AND ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER
BEFORE ACCESSING
OR EXPOSING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. ALWAYS DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS,
CHANGING TOOLING, OR SERVICING MACHINE. THIS PREVENTS AN INJURY RISK FROM UNINTENDED
START-UP OR
CONTACT WITH LIVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
EYE PROTECTION. ALWAYS WEAR ANSI-APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES OR A FACE SHIELD WHEN
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MACHINERY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EYE INJURY OR BLINDNESS FROM FLYING PARTICLES.
EVERYDAY EYEGLASSES ARE
NOT APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES.
WEARING PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT WEAR CLOTHING, APPAREL OR JEWELRY THAT CAN BECOME
ENTANGLED IN MOVING
PARTS. ALWAYS TIE BACK OR COVER LONG HAIR. WEAR NON-SLIP FOOTWEAR TO REDUCE RISK OF
SLIPPING AND LOSING
CONTROL OR ACCIDENTALLY CONTACTING CUTTING TOOL OR MOVING PARTS.
HAZARDOUS DUST. DUST CREATED BY MACHINERY OPERATIONS MAY CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS, OR LONG-TERM
RESPIRATORY DAMAGE. BE AWARE OF DUST HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH WORKPIECE MATE-
RIAL. ALWAYS WEAR A
NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR TO REDUCE YOUR RISK.
HEARING PROTECTION. ALWAYS WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING OR OBSERVING
LOUD MACHINERY.
EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO THIS NOISE WITHOUT HEARING PROTECTION CAN CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS.
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. TOOLS LEFT ON MACHINERY CAN BECOME DANGEROUS PROJECTILES
UPON STARTUP. NEVER
LEAVE CHUCK KEYS, WRENCHES, OR ANY OTHER TOOLS ON MACHINE. ALWAYS VERIFY REMOVAL
BEFORE STARTING!
USE CORRECT TOOL FOR THE JOB. ONLY USE THIS TOOL FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE—DO NOT
FORCE IT OR AN
ATTACHMENT TO DO A JOB FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT DESIGNED. NEVER MAKE UNAPPROVED
MODIFICATIONS, MODIFYING
TOOL OR USING IT DIFFERENTLY THAN INTENDED MAY RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OR MECHANICAL
FAILURE THAT CAN
LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
AWKWARD POSITIONS. KEEP PROPER FOOTING AND BALANCE AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE. DO NOT
OVERREACH! AVOID AWKWARD HAND POSITIONS THAT MAKE WORKPIECE CONTROL DIFFICULT OR
INCREASE THE RISK OF
ACCIDENTAL INJURY.
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE WORK
AREA.STOP USING
MACHINE IF THEY BECOME A DISTRACTION.
GUARDS & COVERS. GUARDS AND COVERS REDUCE ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS OR
FLYING DEBRIS. MAKE
SURE THEY ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED, UNDAMAGED, AND WORKING CORRECTLY BEFORE OPERATING
MACHINE.
FORCING MACHINERY. DO NOT FORCE MACHINE. IT WILL DO THE JOB SAFER AND BETTER AT THE RATE
FOR WHICH IT WAS