Laguna Tools JX6 User manual

Table Alignment Instructions
JX6 & JX8 JOINTERS

DISCONNECT MACHINE
FROM POWER!
TABLE ALIGNMENT
The alignment of the infeed and outfeed
tables has been precisely set at the factory.
However, misalignment can be incurred
from shipping movement. Follow these
steps tocheck and adjust.
OVERVIEW
These instructions are intended to assist
when alignment of the infeed, outfeed or both
tables require adjustment. It is important to
note that the outfeed table must be parallel
and flush with the cutterhead before adjusting
the infeed table. Always make this adjustment
first if needed.
If the infeed table cannot be adjusted parallel
to the outfeed table (e.g. not enough
adjustment within the eccentric adjustment
collars), then the outfeed table will require
adjustment to bring into the same plane as
the infeed table , but the outfeed table must
ALWAYS remain parallel and flush with the
cutterhead. Always make this adjustment first
if needed.
Coplanarity Test
STEP 1 : DISCONNECT THE MACHINE
FROM POWER!
STEP 2: Remove the cutterhead guard by
loosening the set screw(s) and removing
guard. (See GUARD INSTALLATION).
STEP 3: Slide the fence assembly back or
remove it from the machine (See FENCE
REMOVAL).
STEP 4: Place a straight edge across the
tables in positions as shown in FIG. 1 . In
each position, the straight edge should
rest flat and fit flush with both infeed and
outfeed tables (not on an insert knife). If it
does not, follow the steps in Outfeed Table
and Infeed Table adjustments.

Outfeed Table; paralleling to
cutterhead and establishing
proper height to cutterhead
STEP 1: While the machine is disconnected
from power source, cutterhead guard is
removed, and fence is away or removed;
remove rear access panel of stand, to
obtain access of drivebelt.
STEP 2: Place a straight edge on the
outfeed table halfwayover the cutterhead
asshown in FIG.2. Rotatedrivebelt,if
necessary,tobringaninsertknifetotop-dead-
centerforreferencingtostraightedge.
Straight Edge
FIG. 2
STEP 3: Use a hex wrench (not included)
to loosen Screw Lock (S.L)to release
outfeed table adjustment lever as shown in
FIG. 3 .
Outfeed Table
Adjustment Lever
S.L
.
Loc
k
FIG. 3
Outfeed Table
Screw Lock

FIG. 5
FIG. 6
Straight Edge
Outfeed Table
Infeed Table
Outfeed Table (cont.)
STEP 4: Loosen cap screw on the back of
the outfeed table adjustment lever as
shown in FIG. 4. Lower the outfeed tableto
adjust the straight-edge level with thetop
dead center of the knifeinserts as in FIG. 2 .
NOTE: When the half-moon shape of the
CAP screw indicator touches the plate, it
results in the lowest position of the
outfeed table and is a reference to the top-
dead-center of the inserts.
FIG. 4: Back View of
Outfeed Table Adjustment
STEP 5: Place a straight edge in positions
shown in FIG. 5 to make sure outfeed table
is parallel with the cutterhead.
STEP 6: Iftheoutfeedtableisnotparalleltothe
cutterhead;loosenthesetscrewsforthe
eccentricbushings FIG.10 . Rotatetheeccentric
bushing(s)toadjusttheoutfeedtableparallelto
thecutterhead. Makesureeccentricbushings
areseatedandtightensetscrews.
Step 7 : Confirm outfeed table is flush with
cutter head (insert knives at top-dead-
center). Tighten lock when adjusted. If
straight edge does not rest flat on outfeed
table, repeat STEP 4. If it sits flat on
outfeed, go to Infeed Table to check the
parallelism of infeed table.
Infeed Table
STEP 1: Before checking parallelism on
infeed table, confirm the outfeed table is
parallel andflushwith insert tips at top-
dead-center.
STEP 2: Place straight edge across infeed
and outfeed tables as in FIG. 6 . If inserts
interfere with straight edge, rotate the
cutterhead.
STEP 3: Place straight edge in positions
shown in FIG. 7 .
FIG. 7
Half-Moon
Shape
CAP Screw
Plate

STEP 4: If straight edge lies uniformly flat
against both infeed and outfeed tables in
all positions; re-install fence, blade guard
and rear access panel. If it does not fit
uniformly flat against both infeed tables
and outfeed tables in any position, go to
Table Parallelism Adjustment.

FIG. 11
Table Parallelism Adjustment
When the infeed table is not parallel with
the outfeed table, it can be adjusted.
NOTE: This adjustment needs to be done
very precisely and typically does not
require re-adjustment once set.
Before following the steps below, double
check the alignments as shown in Infeed
Table to be certain that table adjustment
is required.
STEP 1: Place a straight edge on outfeed
table over the cutterhead and slightly
touching the cutterhead body as shown
in FIG. 8.
STEP 4: Place straight edge to all the
positions shown in FIG. 11 and loosen set
screw(s) adjust theeccentric bushings, as
in FIG. 10, until straight edge slightly
touches the cutterhead insert knife (at top-
dead-center) at each position.
STEP 5: After verifying the parallelism on
the outfeed table, make sure the eccentric
collar(s) are seated snugly and tighten set
screw(s)into eccentric bushing(s) FIG. 10.
STEP 2: Remove the plugs and loosen CAP
screws to release and remove outfeed table
cover asin FIG. 9 .
STEP 6: Remove infeed table depth stop
release knob and infeed table cover, loosen
set screws and place straight edge across
infeed and outfeed tables as in FIG. 12 , and
adjust eccentric bushings under infeed
table as STEP 4 for outfeed table.
STEP 7: Verify parallelism in each position
Outfeed Table
Cover
FIG. 9
as in FIG. 12 , confirm eccentric bushings are
snug and tighten set screws in eccentric
bushings on infeed table.
FIG. 12
Plug
CAP Screw
STEP 3: Loosen set screws as shown in
FIG. 10 .
SET Screws
STEP 8: Tighten set screws in eccentric
bushings under infeed table.
STEP 9: Re-install table covers and infeed
table depth stop release knob.
NOTE: Confirm the Eccentric Bushings are fully
seated (hex collar pushed snug into bracket)
before tightening SET Screws. This prevents
excessive play and side-to-side bed movement.
Eccentric
Bushings
FIG. 10
FIG. 8

Troubleshooting:
Fence:
After adjusting either or both tables, check and if necessary, adjust the fence
according to fence setting instructions within the main manual.
Before making adjustments:
Always confirm the outfeed table is parallel and flush with the cutterhead before
adjusting the infeed table.
Infeed table cannot be adjusted parallel to the outfeed table:
If there is not enough adjustment available with the infeed table eccentric bushings
to align with the outfeed table; adjust outfeed table using the four eccentric bushings
to coplanarity to the infeed table. It is important to maintain the outfeed table
flush and parallel with the cutterhead when adjusting the outfeed table for
coplanarity.
Infeed or Outfeed Table loose, side-to-side:
If either the infeed or outfeed table are loose (side-to-side), it is probably due to lose
eccentric bushings and set screws in the height adjustment mechanism. Check
table alignment first and eccentric bushings last by following through the previous
instructions and “NOTE” after STEP 8 of “Table Parallelism Adjustment”.
FIG. 13 SET Screws (8)
Eccentric Bushings (8)

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