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Dear Woodworker:

Thank you for your purchase and welcome to the Laguna Tools group of discriminating woodworkers. I understand that you have a choice of where to purchase your machines and appreciate the confidence you have in our products.

Every machine sold by Laguna Tools has been carefully designed and well thought through from a woodworker’s perspective. I use our bandsaws, lathes, table saws, combination machines and edgebanders. Through my hands-on experience, I work hard to make our machines better. I strive to give you machines that inspire you to create works of art. Machines that are a joy to run and work on. Machines that encourage your performance.

Today, we offer high-performance machines with innovative solutions that meet the needs of woodworkers and their ever-evolving craft.

I started Laguna Tools as a woodworker; I still am.

Thank you again for becoming a Laguna Tools customer.

Torben Helshoj

President and Founder – Laguna Tools

Thriving on Innovation

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Table of contents

Page number

Safety Rules 4

Warranty 5

Noise emission 6

Specification sheet 6

Receiving your machine 7

Introduction to edgebanders 7

Parts of the machine 8

What you will receive with the machine

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Assembly and setup 12

Operating and adjusting the machine

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Maintenance and troubleshooting 23

Electrical drawing 27

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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 the following 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.

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Limited Warranty New woodworking machines sold by Laguna Tools carry a one-year warranty from the date of shipping. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machines sold to be free of manufacturer’s 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 the defective item/part to be returned to Laguna Tools. 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 or misuse/abuse or damage caused when 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., woodworking machine. Warranty may be voided upon the addition of such noted tools and/or modifications, determined on a case-by-case basis. Normal user alignment, adjustment, tuning and machine settings are not covered by this warranty. It is the responsibility of the user to understand basic woodworking machinery 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 or e-mail. 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. Only new machines sold to the original owner are covered by this warranty. For warranty repair information, call 1-800-332-4094. Copyright 2010 Laguna Tools, Inc ** Warning – no portion of these materials may be reproduced without written approval from Laguna Tools, Inc. All documentation subject to change without notice.

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Minimum panel thickness 1/2"

Maximum panel thickness 2"

Minimum radius 3/4"

Banding thickness 0.7–2 mm

Banding width 10 mm–55 mm

Feed speed 13 ft per min

Gluepot volume 160 ml

Total power 525 watt

Motor power 25 watt

Power requirements 110 v

Heat-up time 7–10 minutes

Gross weight 79 lbs with accessories and portable case

Net weight 23 lbs

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 the working environment, other sources of dust and noise, etc, for example, adjacent machines, in other words, the level of ambient noise. It is possible that exposure level limits will vary from country to country. Specification sheet. G

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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. Note. It is probable that you will find sawdust within your machine.

This is because the machine has been tested prior to shipment from the factory and/or Laguna Tools. Laguna Tools endeavors to test machines prior to shipping to customers, as movement can take place during transportation. It must be noted that additional machine movement can take place between Laguna Tools and the end user, and some adjustments may have to be undertaken by the customer. These adjustments are covered in the various sections of this manual. Introduction to edgebanders.

This edgebander is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this owner’s manual in its entirety before assembly or use. The Laguna Hand Bandit is a portable gluepot edgebander, which is ideal for on-site repairs, specialty and custom edgebanding. The Hand Bandit is designed to perform curved and straight edgebanding quickly and easily and is capable of applying ABS, PVC, melamine and wood veneer. The machine features quick heat up. The quiet operation makes it practical to use on jobsites as well as in the shop. The included stand and support table allow for bench top use as well as handheld operation. The machine is supplied in an all-metal

lockable carrying case with wheels, vacuum clamp stands (optional), manual end trimmer, manual top and bottom trimmer and foldable support stand with table.

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Parts of the edgebander.

The major parts of the edgebander are discussed in this section of the manual. If you are not familiar with the edgebanders, take the time to read this section and become familiar with the machine.

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1. Tape feed. 2. Tape thickness selector. 3. Control handle. 4. Support table. 5. Panel support table shown in transport position. 6. Glue thickness adjustment. 7. Stand. 8. Glue pot. 9. Guard. 10. Temperature controller. 11. Tape speed control. 12. Main on/off switch. 1. Tape feed. The tape feed is adjustable to suit tapes between 10 mm and 55 mm in width. 2. Tape thickness selector.

The tape thickness selector is adjustable to suit tape thickness between 0.7 mm and 2 mm. 3. Control handle. The control handle has the tape feed start/stop switch located on the top. 4. Support table. The support table is used when the edgebander is used assembled to the stand to support the panel being edge banded. 5. Panel support table. The support table (shown in the transport position) is adjustable to suit the different thickness of panel. 6. Glue thickness adjustment. The machine uses unglued tape, and heated glue is applied to the panel by the glue roller that is part of the glue pot assembly. The tape is then guided and pressed onto the edge of the panel by the operator pressing the panel against the pressure rollers. The glue thickness adjustment knob adjusts the amount of glue that is applied to the panel edge.

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7. Stand. The stand is used to support the edgebander during operations that require the edgebander to be held stationary. 8. Glue pot. The glue pot has a capacity of 160 ml and has a lockable lid. 9. Guard. 10. Temperature controller. The temperature controller controls the temperature of the glue and will not allow the tape feed to operate until the glue reaches the correct temperature. 11. Tape speed control. The tape speed controller adjusts the speed that the tape feeds through the edgebander and is adjustable to a maximum speed of 13 ft per min. 12. Main on/off switch. What you will receive with the machine.

Storage & transport case

Stand

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Tools, etc.

Optional vacuum supports

Trimming tools

Support table & manual

Tape measure and spoon

Optional router

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Assembly and setup.

Panel support table

Release the clamp handle and remove the panel support table. Assemble from the bottom of the casting as shown. Note. The shaft is graduated to allow you to set the table to the

thickness of the panel being edged.

Hand bandit

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Support table

Clamping screws

Pull the legs to the vertical position and lock in position with the clamping screws. If the clamping screws are not used, there is a possibility that the legs could fold down during use. The table legs have holes in the feet. It is suggested that they are used to screw the table to a bench or similar surface. You will be applying pressure to the edgebander during use, and there is a strong possibility that the edgebander will move during operation if the table is not secured.

Stand Screws

Raising washers & fixing

screws

Attach the support table to the stand with the four screws as shown above.

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Note. The support table is set so that the tape is applied level with the bottom of the panel. If you require the tape to protrude lower on the panel, washers (not supplied) should be assembled between the stand and the table. Ensure that the thickness of the washers is the same for all the fixing points or the table will not be square to the edgebander pressure roller, and the tape will not be applied correctly to the panel.

Edgebander to stand fixing

Secure the edgebander to the stand with the three fixing screws as shown.

Electrical cable

The electrical cable supplied fitted to the hand bandit may not be fitted with a plug, as the plug type will depend on your supply. Ensure that your supply corresponds with that required by the machine 110v single phase.

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Cleaning the machine. Remove the rust protection grease with WD 40 or a similar solvent It is important that you remove all the grease and re-lubricate with a Teflon-based lubricant. Teflon has less tendency to attract sawdust and cause clogging. Operating and adjusting the machine. Starting the hand bandit. Even if you will be using the hand bandit as a hand machine, it is suggested that the hand bandit is assembled to the stand initially to conduct adjustments and become familiar with the machine.

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1. The temperature controller controls the temperature of the glue and will not allow the machine to operate until the glue reaches the correct operational temperature. The operational temperature is factory set at 170 degrees C. 2. The speed controller adjusts the speed of the tape feed and glue

rollers. It is suggested that you start to use the machine on the slowest speed until you gain the necessary skill in applying tape to panels. 3. Main on/off switch. 4. Power indicator light. This light is illuminated when the on/off

switch is in the on position and power is supplied to the machine. 5. Plug the machine into the electrical supply and switch on.

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Glue & drive roller start/stop switch

6. Once the glue has reached the correct temperature, switch the control switch on. The rollers will rotate.

Tape thickness selection knob

7. Adjust the tape thickness selection knob to the thickness of the tape that is to be used.

Tape feed

8. Cut a length of tape approximately 12 inches long and feed the tape through the two white plastic rollers and under the height bar. Adjust the height bar so that the tape moves freely but there is not excessive clearance. It is suggested that the bar is adjusted to allow 1/64-inch clearance.

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Feed roller

9. Push the tape so that it is in contact with the two rollers. 10. Start the hand bandit by pressing the start/stop switch. This will

feed the tape through the machine and apply glue to the tape. You will not be applying the tape to the panel, as this operation is to check and adjust the amount of glue that is applied to the tape.

Glue applied to tape

11. The glue should be applied evenly across the tape and in

sufficient quantity to allow the tape to adhere to the panel edge.

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Glue adjustment knob

12. It is probable that the amount of glue applied is either too much or too little. Adjust the glue adjustment knob counter-clockwise to apply more glue and clockwise to reduce the amount of glue. The temptation is to apply excessive glue to the tape, but excessive glue will result in a panel with glue on the top and bottom faces. Adjust the amount of glue and run new tape through the machine. Continue until the glue is applied evenly and of the correct thickness. If the panel is very porous, thick, non-porous, etc., you will have to adjust the amount of glue that is on the roller. Note: For dense panels you will need less glue, and for porous panels you will need more glue. If insufficient glue is applied to the panel edge, the tape may not adhere correctly, and if too much glue is applied, it will squeeze out top and bottom. It is far better to take the time to adjust for the job at hand and apply the correct amount of glue rather than spend extra time cleaning or replacing unglued tape.

Panel Tape

13. Cut a length of tape to suit a practice panel. As you become

proficient in the use of the machine, you will only need to cut the tape just longer than the panel, but initially allow at least 3 inches at either end of the panel.

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Panel support table

14. Adjust the panel support table to suit the thickness of the practice panel. There are graduations on the shaft, but when the hand bandit is fitted to the stand, it is easier to simply lay the panel on the stand, move the panel support table down and clamp in position. 15. Feed the tape into the drive rollers as detailed earlier. 16. Place the practice panel on the stand and press the start/stop switch.

Pressure roller

17. Wait until the tape has passed the pressure roller and press the

panel onto the tape. Feed the panel along, ensuring the tape is taut and that no slack is allowed between the pressure roller and the glue roller. If slack is allowed, the tape will wander up and down the panel edge. If the panel is pulled too hard, the tape could stretch, so practice is required to achieve a good glue joint. It will not take long before you get the skill in feeding the panel.

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End trimmer

Edge trimmer

18. To trim the tape level with the panel tape, trimmers are provided shown above. Laguna also offers an optional router with radius cutter.

Optional vacuum supports

Panel supported on vacuum supports

19. Once you have mastered the skills required to apply the tape, it is

time to use the hand bandit–free hand. Laguna Tools offers optional vacuum supports to hold the panel as shown above. The supports rely on vacuum and require a smooth surface such as melamine to hold securely. When using the supports or another method of holding the job, a few points must be checked prior to starting the tape application. A. Ensure that the supports allow sufficient clearance both vertically and laterally as the hand bandit hangs below the panel. Conduct a test run prior to applying the tape and make sure that the movement of the hand bandit is not impeded. B. Ensure that the panel is held securely. Tape cannot be successfully applied to a panel if sufficient pressure can not be applied.

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Panel support table

20. Adjust the panel support table to suit the thickness of the panel. 21. Cut tape to the length required, allowing for extra at the ends. 22. Hold the hand bandit away from the panel and start the glue and pressure rollers. As the tape passes the pressure roller, press the panel onto the tape, ensuring that the tape is kept taught and that even pressure is applied during the tape application. 23. To apply tape around the complete outside of a panel in one pass (round panels, etc.), the tape has to be cut accurately. This will take longer to master, as the tape may stretch. Practice is the key, and trials should be conducted until the skill is mastered prior to starting

production. Tape selection. The height of the tape that you select for your panels will depend on availability from your supplier. Suppliers carry tapes for most common thicknesses of panel. Always allow for overhang on both the top side and the bottom side of the panel, as no machine will apply the tape perfectly and a small amount will always have to be cut off the finished panel.

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Topping up the glue pot.

Glue pot lid

As the glue is used, additional glue can be added by loosening the clamp screw, removing the lid and pouring in additional glue granules. The lid must be kept on the glue pot at all times to stop the ingress of dirt, sawdust, etc. Any dirt, etc., that is in the glue will affect the final glue bond and could damage the glue pot mechanism. Before you start to process panels, read the following. It is simple to get good results from your machine (after practice), but it is necessary for you to ensure that the following points are always adhered to: 1. Panel quality. The panel must be of good quality with sufficient density. The panel edge MUST be at 90 degrees. If the panel edge is not at

exactly 90 degrees, the pressure rollers will not be able to press the tape onto the edge of the panel and a poor joint will result. The panel edge must not have a ledge from the scoring blade. If the scoring blade on your panel saw is set so that it cuts a ledge, the tape will not stick to the under-cut ledge, and the tape will be loose in this area. The panel edge must be clean and free from dust, dirt, oil, humidity or other contaminanants. If the edge has been contaminated, the glue on the edge banding will not stick and a poor joint will result. The edges must be chip-free. The edge banding cannot fix a chipped panel, and you will be wasting time and money.

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2. Edgebanding tape. Always use a good quality tape from a reputable supplier. The better the tape, the better the finished panel and the less time spent on the job. Always store the rolls of tape flat in a cool, dry environment. If the tape is not stored flat, the roll may become distorted and may have to be scrapped. Check the manufacturer’s date on the roll. Always use the first-in first-out principle when using your tape stock. 3. Glue. A simple test is to apply the tape to a test panel, and after about one minute, using pliers, pull the tape off. The tape should be adhered to the panel evenly along its length and evenly across its width. The tape should have particles of the panel stuck to it over the complete length and width. Maintenance and troubleshooting.

Always disconnect the electrical supply supply before conducting any maintenance. Lubrication.

It is recommended that you use a Teflon-based lubrication on your machine, as it tends to dry and will reduce the amount of sawdust buildup on the machine. Teflon lubricants are available from most leading hardware stores.

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Maintenance guide.

Item Schedule Action

Rubber roller. Weekly or when dirty.

Wipe clean and remove any glue.

Clean machine. Weekly or more often if required.

Blow down with an air line and wipe clean. Check that there are no small pieces of scrap that could jam the mechanisms.

Chain lubrication.

Monthly or more often if required.

Remove guard and lubricate.

Glue pot cleaning.

Monthly or more often if required.

Heat glue pot. Scoop out all the old glue with scrap wood scoop. Ensure that all the foreign matter and old glue is removed prior to filling with new glue.

Glue

Remove glue from the pressure roller and plate. If the roller has glue on it, the roller will not apply pressure evenly and the glue joint will be affected. If the plate has glue, it will cause drag and could affect the smooth feeding of the panel.

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Chain tensioner

Hand bandit with guard removed

To clean and lubricate the chain, Remove the guard as shown above. To adjust the chain tension, loosen the chain adjuster clamp screws. Move the adjuster and reclamp the screws. Troubleshooting:

Check the list below to remedy the fault before contacting your supplier’s technical department for advice. Note: The most common cause of faults with edgebanding machines is dirt or small pieces of edgebanding jamming the mechanism. If you keep your machine clean and conduct regular preventive maintenance, your machine should give you many years of trouble-free service. Always disconnect the electrical supply before conducting any adjustments or maintenance.

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Troubleshooting guide.

Problem Cause Corrective action

Tape jams. Tape guide track too tight.

Adjust tape-feed tracks so that the tape is free to move smoothly in the track.

Tape-guide tracks are damaged.

Replace tape-guide tracks.

Glue buildup in the tape-feed tracks.

Clean tape-feed tracks.

Tape too high above the panel.

Inconsistent pressure being applied to panel.

Apply constant pressure to panel.

Tape wanders up and down on panel edge.

Inconsistent pressure being applied to panel, allowing slack between pressure roller and glue roller.

Apply constant pressure to panel, ensuring no slack between pressure roller and glue roller.

Tape not stuck to edge of panel.

Edge of panel not square.

Re-cut panel square.

Glue old or faulty. Replace glue in glue pot once all old glue is removed.

Insufficient glue. Adjust glue.

Glue on top and/or bottom faces of panel.

Too much glue applied to tape.

Reduce amount of glue applied to tape.

Machine will not start or stop during operation.

Tripped circuit breaker (external to the machine).

Clear the fault and reset breaker.

Machine will not start.

Machine not plugged into the electrical supply.

Connect machine to electrical supply.

Main breaker tripped.

Reset breaker.

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Electrical drawing schematic.