Laguna Tools MPL1301-0130 User manual

13" Moulder Planer
Manual
LAGUNA TOOLS
2072 Alton Parkway
Irvine, California 92606
Ph: 800.234.1976
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Model Numbers: MPL1301-0130

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Table of contents
Page number
Safety Rules 4
Warranty 5
Noise emission 6
Specification sheet 6
Receiving your planer 7
Introduction to your planer 7
What you will receive with the planer 8
Parts of the planer 9
Where to locate your planer 10
Unpacking your planer 11
Assembly and setup 12
Running and adjusting the planer 16
Maintenance 23
Troubleshooting 24
Electrical drawing 27
Exploded view drawings and parts lists 28

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Safety Rules
As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation
and use. Using it with 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. If you have any questions
relative to the installation and operation, do not use the equipment until you
have contacted your supplying distributor.
Read carefully before operating the machine.
1. Keep the working area clean and be sure adequate lighting is available.
2. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces or ornaments.
Wear face, eye, respiratory and body protection devices as indicated for
the operation or environment.
3. Be sure that the power is disconnected from the machine before tools
are serviced or an attachment is to be fitted or removed.
4. Never leave the machine with the power on.
5. Do not use dull, gummy or cracked cutting tools.
6. Be sure that the keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed and
all the nuts and bolts are secured.

Limited Warranty
New machines and accessories sold by Laguna Tools carry a one-year warranty
effective from the date of shipping. Machines sold through dealers must be registered
with Laguna Tools within 30 days of purchase to be covered by this warranty. Laguna
Tools guarantees all new machines and accessories sold to be free of manufacturers’
defective workmanship, parts and materials. We will repair or replace, without charge,
any parts determined by Laguna Tools, Inc. to be a manufacturer’s defect. We require
that the defective item/part be returned to Laguna Tools with the complaint. Any
machines returned to Laguna Tools must be returned with packaging in the same
manner in which it was received. If a part or blade is being returned it must have
adequate packaging to ensure no damage is received during shipping. In the event the
item/part is determined to be damaged due to lack of maintenance, cleaning or
misuse/abuse, the customer will be responsible for the cost to replace the item/part,
plus all related shipping charges. This limited warranty does not apply to natural
disasters, acts of terrorism, normal wear and tear, product failure due to lack of
maintenance or cleaning, damage caused by accident, neglect, lack of or inadequate
dust collection, misuse/abuse or damage caused where repair or alterations have been
made or attempted by others.
Laguna Tools, Inc. is not responsible for additional tools or modifications sold or
performed (other than from/by Laguna Tools, Inc.) on any Laguna Tools, Inc.
machine. Warranty maybe voided upon the addition of such described tools and/or
modifications, determined on a case-by-case basis.
Software purchased through Laguna Tools Inc. is not covered under this warranty
and all technical support must be managed through the software provider. Software is
non-refundable.
Normal user alignment, adjustment, tuning and machine settings are not covered by
this warranty. It is the responsibility of the user to understand basic machinery
operation, settings and procedures and to properly maintain the equipment in
accordance with the standards provided by the manufacturer.
Parts, under warranty, are shipped at Laguna Tools, Inc.’s cost either by common
carrier, FEDEX ground service or a similar method. Technical support to install
replacement parts is primarily provided by phone, fax, e-mail or Laguna Tools
Customer Support Website. The labor required to install replacement parts is the
responsibility of the user.
Laguna Tools is not responsible for damage or loss caused by a freight company or
other circumstances not in our control. All claims for loss or damaged goods must be
notified to Laguna Tools within twenty-four hours of delivery. Please contact our
Customer Service Department for more information.
Only new machines sold to the original owner are covered by this warranty.
For warranty repair information, call 1-800-332-4094.

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Noise emission.
Notes concerning noise emission
Given that there exists a relationship between noise level and exposure times, it is
not precise enough to determine the need for supplementary precautions. The
factors affecting the true level of exposure to operators are clearly the amount of
time exposed, the characteristics of working environment, other sources of dust and
noise, etc. For example, adjacent machines, in other words, affect the level of
ambient noise. It is possible that exposure level limits will vary from country to
country.
Specification sheet.
Machine MPL3000-0120 13"
Planer/Moulder
Motor 2 HP
Planer table size 17-3/4" x 13" (450mm x
330mm)
Planer table extension
rollers Yes
Cutter head 3 knives (included)
Dust chute diameter 4 inches (100mm)
Max planer width 13" (330mm)
Max planning height 6" (152mm)
Maximum planning depth 1/8" (3.2mm)
Maximum moulding
depth 3/4" [19mm]
Feed speeds 2 speed (12 and 20
FPM)
Cutter speed 5000 RPM
Volts 220 V, single phase
Weight net/gross 275 lbs/295 lbs
(120kg/135kg)
Packaging size 26 3/8" x 19 7/8" X 45
3/8" (670mm x 500mm
x 1150mm)

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Receiving your machine.
Note. It is probable that your machine will be delivered by a third party. Before you
unpack your new machine, you will need to first inspect the packing, invoice and
shipping documents supplied by the driver.
Ensure that there is no visible damage to the packing or the machine. You need to
do this prior to the driver leaving. All damage must be noted on the delivery
documents and signed by you and the delivery driver. You must then contact the
seller (Laguna Tools) within 24 hours.
Introduction to planer/moulders.
The planer/moulder is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s
manual in its entirety before assembly or use.
The planer/moulder is generally defined as a machine that cuts planks of wood
smooth and parallel and that can also produce mouldings. The machine achieves
this by the plank being pushed by powered rollers along a flat table under a
revolving cutter head.
There are many types of cutter heads, but this machine uses a three-blade
configuration. The parallel blade system gives a finish without lines, and this also
allows the insertion of the moulding blades into the same cutter head.
Additional Instructions for the use of planer/moulder.
Like all machines, there is danger associated with the machine. Injury is frequently
caused by lack of knowledge or familiarity. Use this machine with respect. If normal
safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
1. Supporting the work.
Only make cuts if the work piece is stable and never attempt to cut unstable planks
or injury may occur.
2.Cutting depth.
Never exceed the maximum cutting depth as stated in the specification for your
machine. It is far better to take several small cuts rather than large cuts.
3. Direction of cut.
Planing against the grain is dangerous and could produce chatter or excessive chip
out. Always plane with the grain.
8.Guards.
Guards are designed to reduce the risk of injury. Always use the guards.
10. Stock.
Your safety will be greatly enhanced if you only use good lumber. Only work with
lumber after you have inspected it completely. Staples, nails, loose knots and any
other metal in the plank will damage your cutter head and could cause injury or fire.
If you have any question about a piece of lumber, do not use it.

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What you will receive with the planer.
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1. Roller support plates.
2. Guides.
3. Rollers.
4. Dust chute.
5. Leveling feet.
6. Gear box handle.
7. Gibs.
8. Screws.
9. Guide support rod.
10. Handles.

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Parts of the planer/moulder.
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The planer/moulder major parts are discussed in this manual. If you are not
familiar with the planer/moulder, take the time to read this section and become
familiar with the machine.
1. Body.
The body is made from pressed steel and is designed to give the machine support
and rigidity.
2. Lifting rods.
The lifting rods are extendable from the machine. Lifting strops can be attached to
the rods when lifting or moving the machine.
3. Support rollers.
The support rollers support the work piece and effectively extend the table area.
4. Start/stop switch.
5. Power cable.
A power cable is supplied with the machine. The plug may not suit your electrical
installation and may have to be replaced.
6. Table.
The table is made from cast iron and supports the work while it is being machined.
The table has a fine ground finish.
7. Guides.
Adjustable guides are provided to adjust the position of the work when using the
machine moulder function.
8. Dust chute.
A 4-inch diameter dust chute is provided. The dust chute must be connected to a
dust collector with a minimum capacity of 1000 c.f/m. The machine produces a lot of
sawdust and wood chippings; the stronger the dust collector the better.
9. Table adjusting handle.
The table adjusting handle raises and lowers the table.
10. Motor.
The motor provides the power to the cutter head.
11. Cutter head.
The cutter head takes three planer knives or three moulder knives.
12. Tool tray.
The tool tray is located on the top of the machine for ease of access. It stores all the
tools and setting jigs that are supplied with the machine.
Where to locate your machine.
Before you remove your machine from the pallet, select the area where you will use
your machine. There are no hard-and-fast rules for its location, but below are a few
guidelines.
1. There should be an area at the front and back of the machine suitable for the
length of wood that you will be machining.
2. Adequate lighting. The better the lighting, the more accurate and safely you will
be able to work.
3. Solid floor. You should select a solid, flat floor, preferably concrete or something
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4. Close to power source and dust collection.
Unpacking your machine.
Boxed machine
Box removed
Side panel removed, parts
inside
Pallet securing bolts
To unpack your machine, you will need tin snips, knife and a wrench.

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1. Using the tin snips, cut the banding that is securing the machine to the pallet (if
fitted).
WARNING: EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED BECAUSE THE
BANDING WILL SPRING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY.
2. Lift the box off and discard.
3. Using the knife, cut the plastic wrap from the top. The accessories that were
ordered could be attached to the side of the machine, and extreme caution must be
taken so that the parts do not fall and cause injury or damage. Remove them and
set aside.
4. Some of the parts supplied with the machine may be shipped inside the machine.
To access these parts, remove the machine side panels.
4. Remove the base mounting bolts that secure the machine to the pallet. The
mounting bolts are accessed from underside of the pallet.
5. The machine can be lifted using a forklift truck or hoist. If no forklift truck or hoist
are available, the machine can be removed from the pallet as follows.
Note. The machine is heavy, and if you have any doubt about the described
procedure, seek professional assistance. Do not attempt any procedure that you feel
is unsafe or that you do not have the physical capability of achieving.
With two or more people, move the machine so that the base of the machine is over
the edge of the pallet. Tilt the machine away from the pallet so that the base of the
machine touches the floor, slide the pallet from under the machine and then move
the machine to the vertical position so that it is completely resting on the floor.
To lift the machine off the pallet using a sling, pull the lifting rods out from the
machine’s main body. Fit the sling around the sling rods and lift the machine off the
pallet with a hoist. The hoist must have a lifting capacity of no less than 2000 lbs.
Remove the pallet and lower the machine to the floor.
Assembly and setup.
Fitting the leveling feet.
1. Raise the machine off the
ground onto wooden blocks.
2. Fit a leveling bolt to the four
corners of the machine into the
tapped holes that the pallet fixing
bolts have been removed from.
3. Lower the machine to the
ground and place a spirit level on
the table of the machine.
4. Adjust the leveling feet until the
spirit level shows that the table is
level in both directions and that the machine will not rock.
Note. If you move the machine, you may find that the leveling bolts will need to be
readjusted.
Leveling feet Fixing hole

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Fitting the support rollers.
Support roller plates
Support roller
1. Attach the support
roller plates to the side
of the table, both in-
and out-feed sides. Do
not fully tighten.
2. Fit the support
rollers to both in- and
out-feed sides of the
machine.
3. Using a straight
edge, adjust the
rollers level with the
table and fully tighten
the fixing screws.
Note. You have to check for level at both sides of the rollers.
Straight edge

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Fitting the gear box engage/disengage handle.
Screw on the gear box handle and tighten the lock
nuts.
Fitting the guides.
Guide support shaft Guides
Fit the guide support shaft to the in- and out-feed sides of the machine.
Attach the guides and secure with the clamping screw knobs.
Fitting the dust chute.
Gear engage/disengage
handle
Dust chute Upper fixing screws Lower fixing screws

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Note. The dust chute has to be removed to access the cutter head.
Attach the dust chute with the upper and lower
fixing screws.
Connecting the electrical supply.
Note. A qualified electrician must carry out the
installation.
Ensure that the electrical supply corresponds with
that of the machine (single-phase 220 V).
It is recommended that you use a 30-amp mains
breaker.
If you need a longer cable than that supplied on the
machine, you can connect a new cable into the
internal power termination.
Note. The machine is not normally supplied with
an electrical plug, as the type of plug will be
dependent on the installation.
Connecting the dust collection.
Connect a 4-inch flexible hose between the dust
collection hood and your dust collector.
Once fitted, pull on the hose to ensure that the
connection is tight. You do not want it to come off
during production.
Note. You will need a dust collection system with a
minimum of 1000-cubic-feet-per-minute capacity.
The stronger the dust collection the better, as the
machine is capable of producing a lot of waste.
Cleaning the machine.
The machine is shipped with the non-painted
surfaces protected from rust by a film of grease.
The grease must be removed with WD40 or similar,
as it attracts saw dust and dirt. The surfaces should
then be coated with a Teflon lubricant or similar.
Teflon tends to dry and will not attract sawdust and
dirt. To reduce table friction, it is recommended that the table is polished with a
good-quality wax. This will also afford a degree of protection from rust.
Anti-kickback teeth.
The anti-kickback teeth must be free to move, or they will not fulfill their function.
With the power disconnected, check that all the teeth move freely. If they do not,
lubricate with Teflon-based lubricant.
Internal power termination
Dust collection hood
Anti-kickback teeth

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Running and adjusting the machine.
Changing the cutter blades.
Chip breaker Cutter head
Gib jacking screw
Disconnect the power from the machine. Never conduct any maintenance or
fitting of cutters with the power connected to the machine.
1. Remove the cover and the dust hood.
2. Loosen all the screws in the gibs. There are three gibs for each blade.
Gib
Blade
3. The gibs clamp the cutter blade and have jack screws that force the gibs
vertically. The gib and slot in the cutter head are tapered, and the vertical movement
clamps the blade to the cutter head. When the machine is prepared for shipping, all
the parts are greased. This may cause the gib to stick in place. Cut a piece of wood
to the approximate shape shown above, loosen the gib jacking screws and give
each gib a sharp knock. This will force the gib down and break the joint between the
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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.
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Fitting moulder blades.
Disconnect the power from the machine and never conduct any maintenance
or fitting of cutters with the power connected to the machine.
The moulder blades are fitted into the same slots in the cutter head as the planer
blades. When fitting moulder blades, do not fit the two outside gibs. Only use the
central gib.
1. Fit the setting jig.
2. After cleaning the slot
blade and gib, fit the gib
and moulder 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. Using the brass-tipped
rod, hold the blade firmly
down onto the bottom of
the cutter head slot while the edge of the blade is just touching the setting jig and
tighten the gib jacking screws.
5. Repeat for the other blades.
6. Adjust the red chip breaker so that it is fully clear of the cutters. Ensure that the
screws are tight.
7. Rotate the cutter head by hand to ensure that it rotates freely.
8. Remove the setting jig and refit the top cover and dust chute.
Setting the guides.
Disconnect the power from the
machine. Never conduct any
maintenance or fitting of cutters
with the power connected to the
machine.
The guides can be adjusted to any
position on the table. They must be
set in relation to the moulder blades
as follows.
1. Place the wood to be moulded on
the table against one of the guides.
2. Raise the table so that the
moulder blade almost touches the
job.
Moulder blade Setting jig
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3. Loosen the guide and move to align the job with the cutter head and clamp.
4. Bring the other guide up against the job and clamp in position.
5. Check that the job moves freely without excessive clearance.
Test Run.
Now that the assembly is
complete, it is time to conduct a
test run.
During the test run, you will check
the following points.
1. Motor starts and runs smoothly.
2. The stop button functions
correctly.
Before you run the machine,
check the following.
1. All the tools have been removed
from the machine.
2. All the guards are in place.
3. You are wearing the appropriate
safety equipment.
4. You have read and understood the instruction manual.
Note. If any of the below functions fail to operate correctly, the fault must be
corrected prior to continuing to the next test. Any investigation to find or correct a
fault must be conducted with the power disconnected.
Note. The stop button, when pressed in, with remain in the off position until reset.
To reset the stop button, unlatch the cover. Check that the cover is unlatched prior
to conducting the below tests.
1. Put the gear box handle in the neutral position.
Note. Never start the machine with the gearbox engaged.
2. Start the machine by pressing the green start button.
The machine should run smoothly with little or no vibration.
3. Press the red stop button. The machine should slow down and stop.
Adjustments.
Note. The machine has had all its functions calibrated at the factory, but due to
shipping conditions, some movement may have taken place. This is unavoidable,
and it is therefore recommended that the following checks are made prior to starting
production. As the machine is used, some functions may move, and it is good
practice to know the process for adjusting the machine prior to production.
Start / stop button
closed
Start / stop buttons

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Adjusting the planer/moulder table height.
Move the table to the thickness that you require.
Note. Until you get experience with the machine, it is
suggested that after setting the table thickness you
machine a scrap piece of wood and check that the
thickness is correct before you machine your production.
Setting the table height indicator.
Plane a piece of scrap wood and measure the thickness.
Loosen the height pointer and adjust to the planed
thickness.
Note. There are two height scales (one on either side of
the table). Both height pointers have to be adjusted to the
same dimension.
Adjusting the drive belts.
The drive belts should be checked after running the
machine for approximately 10 hours. The belts embed into
the pulleys and will slacken off slightly. If they are not
adjusted, slippage may accrue, and this will cause early
belt failure. There should be approximately 3/16" deflection
when the belt is pressed with moderate finger pressure.
To increase the tension on the belts, loosen the support
bracket nuts. Move the bracket down and re-tighten the
nuts.
Note. To access the drive belts and motor, remove the side
covers.
Note. Disconnect the power to the machine prior to
conducting machine adjustments or repairs.
Table height adjustment handle
Height scale Height pointer
Motor
Adjustment slots