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Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill - Rev 2, 03/07;

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

Machine

Purpose

Machine

Function

Definition of Terms

4-5

Manual Contents Notice

Machine Specifications and Requirements

Warranty

Defective

Parts

Service

Policy

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Safety Expectations for Operating Power Equipment

Control of Hazardous Energy – (Lockout / Tagout)

Machine Safety Decals

3 MACHINE

FEATURES

4 SET-UP

Receiving and Inspection

Operator

Training

Machine

Positioning

13-14

Leveling the Head Frame

15-16

Operator Control Station

Log

Loader

Arms

Positioning the Log Loader Arms

5 OPERATION

Starting the Mill

Loading a Log

19-20

Cutting a Log

21-22

Finished

Product

Securing the Mill for Transport

24-25

6 MAINTENANCE

General Clean Up

Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Checklist

27-41

Bearing Lubrication Information

Changing

Blades

(Removal and Installation)

Blade

Tracking

Tracking the Blade

44-45

Blade

Lead

46-50

Guides

Setting

Bullet

Guides

52-53

Setting the Flat Guides

54-58

Setting the Guide Holders and Bracket

59-60

Lubricating the Blade

Drive

Wheel

Adjustment

Verify the Drive Wheel Alignment

Checking the Drive Wheel to Idler Wheel Alignment

Changing the Drive Belt

Calibrating the Measurement Dial

Trouble Shooting (Hydraulics; Mechanical; Electrical; Production)

66-72

7 PARTS

AND

SERVICE

Recommended Spare Parts

Machine Parts List

73-76

Service Contact Information

Serial Number Location

Electrical

Diagram

(see schematic in main electrical panel)

N/A

SETWORKS

MANUAL

(optional, included if purchased with sawmill) N/A

Summary of Contents for Blue Streak 3640E

Page 1: ... or r S St ta at ti io on na ar ry y B Ba an nd d S Sa aw wm mi il ll l U Us se er r M Ma an nu ua al l Ellington Industrial Supply Inc P O Box 128 Ellington Missouri 63638 USA Web site www baker online com E mail info baker online com Phone 573 663 7711 Fax 573 663 2787 Equipment Photo T TM M ...

Page 2: ...og 21 22 Finished Product 23 Securing the Mill for Transport 24 25 6 MAINTENANCE 26 General Clean Up 26 Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Checklist 27 41 Bearing Lubrication Information 42 Changing Blades Removal and Installation 43 Blade Tracking 44 Tracking the Blade 44 45 Blade Lead 46 50 Guides 51 Setting Bullet Guides 52 53 Setting the Flat Guides 54 58 Setting the Guide Holders and Bra...

Page 3: ...nt until they have taken the time to read and understand the information contained in this manual FAILING TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY Machine Purpose The Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill was designed to handle large logs specified and agreed to diameter and lengths and is built for high production industrial saw milling while utilizing thin kerf technology Machine Fu...

Page 4: ... into lumber End Stop A mechanism designed to stop the progress of an off loading board Fence Arm A straight guide used to keep a log cant or board a set distance from a blade or cutter Flitch A longitudinal section of a log with wany edges Saw head or Head Saw The principle support structures on a sawmill that carries the engine wheels and band blade used for the initial breakdown of a log Kerf T...

Page 5: ...ety procedures needed in an industrial environment All federal and state laws and any regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety requirements for use of this machine take precedence over the statements in this manual Users of this machine must adhere to such regulations Machine Specifications and Requirements Power Model 3640E 40 HP 30 kw Electric motor Cutting Capacity 36 in 91 cm maximu...

Page 6: ...merica Ellington Industrial Supply Inc does not warranty this machine to meet any other requirements or jurisdiction of any electrical or safety codes of any other state municipality other country or jurisdiction The purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever resulting from the use thereof whether used singularly or in conjunction with other machinery or apparatus including but not limite...

Page 7: ...al Supply Inc be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages however arising including but not limited to the loss of earnings or the cost of downtime Service Policy In the event that you have any problems call us at 573 663 7711 any time between 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM CST Monday through Friday A member of our trained staff will answer any questions you may have We charge nothing ...

Page 8: ...HAT COULD GET CAUGHT IN MOVING PARTS ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION AVOID KICK BACK BY KNOWING WHAT CONDITIONS CAN CREATE IT CHECK DAMAGED PARTS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY NEVER LEAVE MACHINERY RUNNING OR UNATTENDED ALWAYS TURN POWER OFF OPERATE EQUIPMENT WHEN TIRED FATIGUED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOW UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MAINTAIN OR R...

Page 9: ...s duties also include performing service or maintenance Energy Source Any source of electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic chemical thermal or other energy Lockout The placement of a lockout device such as a lock on an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure that ensures the device and the equipment cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed Servicing and...

Page 10: ...Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill Rev 2 03 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 10 Machine Safety Decals Adhere to ALL Safety Warnings ...

Page 11: ...lades Operator controls in one convenient location Head raises and lowers with a hydraulic powered ball screw drive system Hydraulic log loader log turner clamps and toe rollers Hydraulic feed and board drag back Pictured is a Baker Portable Blue Steak Band Sawmill with a 67 HP John Deere engine 23 gallon fuel tank diesel model only Log bunks Hydraulic fence arm Saw head with 4 post frame construc...

Page 12: ...t is the EMPLOYER S RESPONSIBILITY to Permit only trained and authorized employees to operate and maintain equipment Inspect and maintain guards safety devices and start stop controls Instruct train and supervise the safe method of work Be sure personnel are properly trained and safety rules are clearly understood before operating or performing maintenance Operator Machine Guards Devices Instructi...

Page 13: ...icle hitch ball Rotate the jack handle clockwise and raise the mill off the tow vehicle hitch ball Move the tow vehicle forward and out of the way Adequate sized wood blocks or steel plates may be placed under each leveling leg to improve stability on soft ground Provide sufficient workspace clearance on all sides especially around off load area Use a 1 1 8 wrench to loosen the two jamb nuts and b...

Page 14: ... frame with the 3 4 pin Tighten the turnbuckle until the loader support outrigger foot rests firmly on the ground Remove the 2 head frame transport pins see Figure 25A and 25B on page 25 Remove the transport pin from the clamp arm Remove the transport pin from the fence arms Attach the sawdust discharge chute Note Dust removal is recommended and this sawmill is equipped to accept a 6 pipe and a mi...

Page 15: ...en shutdown turn off the engine Note Refer to page 17 for an overview of the Operator Control Station Place a bubble level on the bunks closest to one of the leveling legs as possible Bring your eyes level to the head track and look down the length of the track Verify that the mill is straight for the full length of the frame Note It is not necessary to raise the tires off the ground during the le...

Page 16: ...D Figure 16C Use the included leg leveling jack handle to raise the appropriate leveling leg in order to bring the frame to level position see Figure 16C and 16D below Tighten the 2 leveling leg locking bolts before continuing to the next leg After all leveling legs have been adjusted check all bolts for tightness and tighten the associated jamb nuts Replace the leg leveling jack handle and hairpi...

Page 17: ...ers saw head to desired height 11 Hydraulic Fluid Pressure Gauge Indicates hydraulic pressure when the hydraulic controls are operated 12 De barker Switch optional feature Two position switch that controls the de barker operation 13 Setworks Reset optional feature Resets computer Setworks reference after turning log or loading a new log 14 Setworks Joystick optional feature Four position switch Fo...

Page 18: ...below Note A minimum of 12 of the log should extend past the log loader arms and the minimum distance between the arms should never be less than 42 Measure the spacing noted above ensuring the minimum requirements are met When the desired distance is met tighten the 3 bolts and 3 jamb nuts on each log loader arm slider assembly Ensure that the end of the material closest to the saw head will clear...

Page 19: ... clamp arm all the way up and position it fully to the left when looking at the clamp from the control station Depress throttle center button 17 and pull throttle cable outward see Figure 19 until the engine reaches 2 800 RPM see Figure 19A Depress center button and pull outward until engine reaches 2 800 RPM Figure 19 Figure 19A Engine RPM gauge Note The pictures referenced are for a 3667D Portab...

Page 20: ...ms until the log rolls onto the mill Immediately raise the fence arms all the way up to prevent log from leaving log bunks see Figure 20 below Lower the log loader arms Bring the clamp in squaring the log against the fence arms see Figure 20A below You are now ready to position the log for cutting Proceed to the next section Figure 20 Figure 20A Raise fence arms so log can be squared Raise fence a...

Page 21: ...M Note Effective cutting speed is determined by the hardness and width of the material being cut It is always best to start slow and increase speed as the operator s proficiency increases When ready push the Head Forward Reverse lever fully forward At the end of each cut when the 3 yellow drag back fingers drop clear of the material the saw head must be raised a minimum of 5 8 to allow for the bla...

Page 22: ...Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill Rev 2 03 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 22 Cutting A Log continued Figure 22 Figure 22A Photos of a customer s 3667D sawing logs into lumber ...

Page 23: ...Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill Rev 2 03 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 23 Finished Product Figure 23 Figure 23A 7 x 9 x 8 6 Hardwood Railroad Ties 4 4 Hardwood Lumber 1 1 16 x 6 x 8 6 ...

Page 24: ...log bunk see Figure 25 on the next page Ensure that no hydraulic hoses or electrical wires are hanging loose under the mill Ensure that the leg leveling jack handle is in its mounts with hairpin cotter pins in place see Figure 16C page 16 Remove and secure the dust discharge chute Ensure that the trailer hitch is properly fastened the two safety chains and the brake activation pull cable is secure...

Page 25: ...tationary Band Sawmill Rev 2 03 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 25 Securing the Mill for Transport continued Figure 25 Figure 25A Figure 25B Ensure log loader arms are folded over and centered on a log bunk Head Frame Transport Pin Locations ...

Page 26: ... should be taken Do NOT clean with flammable or combustible materials Follow applicable codes and standards with regards to Ventilation and monitoring of work area for excessive accumulation of hazardous vapors Wearing personal protective equipment for handling materials Using proper procedure for disposing of all waste materials Important Notice Use extreme caution when performing maintenance or ...

Page 27: ... 700 PSI see Figure 32 on page 32 2 blade 1 900 PSI see Figure 32 on page 32 Daily Check band blade tracking A 1 1 4 blade should be flush with the back of the wheels a 1 1 2 or 2 blade should be centered on the wheels with the gullet flush or no more than 1 32 past the front face of the wheels Daily Check power band belt and ensure tension is taut with no more than 1 2 of deflection in the belt D...

Page 28: ... Part Locations Inspection and Maintenance DAILY Check engine oil coolant hydraulic fluid and blade lubricant levels We recommend Dexron Mercon III Hydraulic fluid Engine oil dipstick located here Figure 28 Check engine coolant here Figure 28A Figure 28B Check hydraulic fluid level here Check blade lubricant level here Figure 28C ...

Page 29: ...t fence arm up down toe roller up down and log loader pivot point We recommend JT 6 grease Clamp arm grease nipple Figure 29 Figure 29C Figure 29A Figure 29B Clamp arm grease fittings back side Clamp arm grease nipples Clamp arm grease fittings front side Toe roller grease fitting backside Fence arm grease fitting Toe roller grease fitting backside Fence arm grease fitting ...

Page 30: ...ease the linear bearings on guide arm and head raise lower rail We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 1 pump for each Guide arm bearings 1 per side Guide arm bearing 1 per side Figure 30 Linear rail bearings 2 per side Linear rail bearings 2 per side Linear rail bearings 2 per side Linear rail bearings 2 per side Figure 30A Figure 30B ...

Page 31: ...e recommend Zep 2000 or heavy oil DAILY Clean the crown on the idler and pull wheels using an air hose brush or by wiping them down freeing them of dust and debris DAILY Clean and inspect the blade guides Worn guides should be replaced before use Figure 31A Figure 31B Figure 31C Log turner chain Idler wheel crown Pull wheel crown Bullet guide assembly check pins for wear Flat guide assembly check ...

Page 32: ...heck tension via pressure gauge Pump handle to increase pressure Turn knob left to vent release pressure Turn knobs left to vent and release pressure Remember to re tighten before pumping the handle Front view of the pull wheel and band blade Gullet of band blade should be flush or no more than 1 32 past the front face of wheel 1 1 2 and 2 Blades Blade gullet should be flush or no more than 1 32 p...

Page 33: ...lt tension by adjusting the two 2 tensioning bolts noted in the illustration to the right Belt tension should be taut with no more than of deflection Figure 33 Check belt tension here see example of deflection to the left Loosen the four 4 motor mount nuts and bolts 1 on each corner Loosen the four 4 motor mount nuts and bolts 1 on each corner Loosen the four 4 motor mount nuts and bolts 1 on each...

Page 34: ...e continued DAILY Check measurement dial chain and ensure tension is taut with no more than a 1 4 of play in the tension of the chain Note If chain tension is adjusted re calibration of the measurement dial will be required Figure 34 Tension should be taut with no more than of play Increase or decrease tension here ...

Page 35: ...that holds the idler and pull wheels onto the spindle for tightness Use the spanner wrench Figure 35A bolted to the head frame under the measurement dial to tighten if required Figure 35B Figure 35 Ensure N11 nut remains tight Ensure N11 nut remains tight Enlarged view of N11 nut Spanner wrench bolted to head frame Figure 35A Note Spanner wrench may also be blue in color ...

Page 36: ...nt dial spindle bearings 1 on each side Forward Reverse bearings 1 on each side Forward Reverse bearings 1 on each side Guide arm bearings 1 each side Guide arm bearings 1 on each side Exploded views on the following pages Idler wheel bearing behind wheel Figure 36A Linear rail bearings 2 per side back of rail Linear rail bearings 2 per side back of rail Linear rail bearings 2 per side back of rai...

Page 37: ...le or Stationary Band Sawmill Rev 2 03 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 37 Inspection and Maintenance continued WEEKLY Check setscrews on all bearings for tightness Figure 37 Setscrews Setscrews Setscrews on perimeter of bearing shaft ...

Page 38: ...r wear signs of wear include excessive heat squeaking sound or looseness WEEKLY Grease idler wheel tension slide bearing We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 5 pumps Idler wheel bearing grease fitting located behind wheel Figure 38A Idler wheel Pull wheel Idler wheel and Pull wheel bearings Check for wear weekly Idler wheel and Pull wheel bearings Check for wear weekly Figure 38 ...

Page 39: ...le Figure 40C toe roller Figure 40 and log turner Figure 40A bearings We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 5 pumps Measurement wheel spindle bearings and Measurement dial spindle bearings and grease fitting Raise Lower shaft bearing and grease fitting Forward Reverse shaft bearing grease fitting Opposite side of carriage Forward Reverse shaft bearing grease fitting Figure 39 Figure 39A Figure 39C...

Page 40: ...ise lower shaft measurement dial spindle toe roller Figure 40 and log turner Figure 40A bearings We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 5 pumps Figure 40 Figure 40A Toe roller bearing grease nipple Toe roller bearing grease fitting Toe roller bearing grease nipple Log turner bearing grease fitting Picture of forward reverse shaft raise lower shaft and measurement dial spindle bearings on previous p...

Page 41: ...and pull wheel crowned NOTE An improper or worn crown on the idler and pull wheels will not let the blade track properly and allows the blade to float in and out One of the first indications of this is having more blades requiring tracking or not staying properly tracked between blade changes Figure 41 Properly crowned wheel illustrated below Note the elevated center crown and tapered edges ...

Page 42: ...ng the maintenance must keep the lockout key in possession at all times The following list is a recommended lubrication schedule for bearings operating under different environmental conditions SPEED TEMPERATURE CLEANLINESS INTERVALS 100 RPM 500 RPM 1000 RPM 1500 RPM Up to 120 degrees F Up to 150 degrees F Up to 210 degrees F Over 210 250 degrees F Clean Clean Clean Clean 6 12 months 2 6 months 2 w...

Page 43: ...u are installing a 1 1 4 blade the back of the blade should be flush with the back of the wheels if you are installing a 1 1 2 or 2 blade it should be centered on the wheels with the gullet flush or no more than 1 32 past the front face of the wheels Set blade tension to the required pressure for the size of blade installed See page 32 for illustrations and instruction 1 1 4 blade 1 400 PSI 1 1 2 ...

Page 44: ...before making any tracking adjustments This will help you determine whether it s the blade s or something else that is affecting tracking Verify proper blade tension which can also cause tracking to vary More tension tends to bring the blade out on the wheels 1 1 4 Blade Tension 1 400 PSI 1 1 2 Blade Tension 1 700 PSI 2 Blade Tension 1 900 PSI Note 2 blades require a wider pull and idler wheel If ...

Page 45: ...r bolt In some cases you may need to loosen the top and bottom bolts on the L adj Lead adjustment on the side you are moving Rotate the idler wheel several rotations counter clockwise and look at the blade gullet in relation to the front face of the wheel Continue to adjust and fine tune as necessary Once proper blade tracking as been achieved re tighten all tracking plate bolts on both wheels Not...

Page 46: ...ts and in extreme cases equipment damage If not already in position move the saw head to the front of the mill end nearest the trailer tongue and lower the saw head down until it is approximately 12 above the bunk This will give you good clearance to make the adjustments Open the movable guide outward toward the side nearest the carriage rail Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from th...

Page 47: ...blade tracking to ensure the blade is tracking properly before making any lead adjustments Rotate the wheels counter clockwise several times and then stop the wheels so that the weld of the blade is on top between the wheels This will ensure proper reading of the blade relative to the bunks Figure 47 After rotating counter clockwise stop wheels so weld is on top ...

Page 48: ...e blade between the teeth standing on edge in the center on the blade You may need two 1 2 nuts to hold the straight edge up With either a tape measure or another 12 straight edge measure the distance from the top of the 48 straight edge to the top of the 12 straight edge front and back at the end of the straight edge Figure 48A Large Straight Edge on Bunks Figure 48 Figure 48B Small straight edge...

Page 49: ...Results The ideal blade lead is flat to 1 32 up lead higher in front nearest the cutting teeth so for example if the left and right side measure 7 in the front and 7 1 32 in the back this would be considered down lead and as a result an adjustment would need to be made NOTE Check these measurements in several different locations on the blade by rotating the wheels counter clockwise but do so witho...

Page 50: ...will need a socket and extension with ratchet The tracking plates are a push pull type of adjustment so by loosening the two out side bolts the center bolt becomes the main adjustment bolt Tightening the top center bolt will move the top of the wheel inward putting more up lead into the blade After making small adjustments on both wheels the blade will need to be re measured Continue repeating the...

Page 51: ...y set before attempting any guide adjustment See the Blade Tracking section on page 44 45 for more information Bullet Guide Four pins called bullets provide blade support during cutting operation Advantage Requires less machine down time to set re set or replace Provides better control and consistency on wider band blades Flat Guide Two guide plates top and bottom provide blade support during cutt...

Page 52: ...blade at the top and centered between the wheels This will ensure the bullets are set to a flat part of the blade Start by loosening the 1 4 bolts holding the bottom bullet guides and drop the bullets downward then re snug them so they don t fall out see Figure 53 on next page Loosen the top bullets and pull them upward so they are not touching the blade Set the left guide by loosening the top 1 4...

Page 53: ...guide 1 4 bolt and then bring the bottom bullets up to the blade and apply a small amount of pressure to the blade This will ensure a good snug fit to the blade Retighten the 1 4 bolt holding the bullets up until the bolt is tight Repeat the same sequence for the right moveable guide Figure 53A Figure 53 Figure 53C Figure 53B Loosen top and bottom bullets so they are not touching the blade then te...

Page 54: ...ssemblies This will allow the bottom guide pads to move down away from the blade Remove 5 16 nut to remove top guide pads from guide block Figure 54C Remove 5 16 nut to take top guide foot off of guide block which will allow the top guide pad to be removed Loosen the two 5 16 nuts on the backside of the guide block left and right guide to allow bottom guide pads to move away from the Left Guide As...

Page 55: ...eeded for the next step Check the side to side positioning to ensure the pad is even and level with the blade Next check the front to back alignment tilt and ensure the pad is even and level with the blade With your finger tap on the front edge and the back edge of the blade in order to tell where the biggest gap is For example if the pad is farther away in the back of the blade then you will tilt...

Page 56: ...justment is made you may need to make an up or down and side to side adjustment before achieving the desired tilt adjustment Once the adjustment is complete make sure there is no up or down pressure on the blade Return the top guide pad to its proper position by attaching the L shaped guide foot and pad then tighten the 5 16 nut Note The pad should just touch the blade without deflecting the blade...

Page 57: ... next step Check the side to side positioning to ensure the pad is even and level with the blade Next check the front to back alignment tilt and ensure the pad is even and level with the blade With your finger tap on the front edge and the back edge of the blade in order to tell where the biggest gap is For example if the pad is farther away in the back of the blade then you will tilt the front of...

Page 58: ...e of the blade to the bottom pad on the left guide to ensure alignment is uniform across both the left and right bottom guide pads If not an adjustment will be required Once the bottom pads have been adjusted check the in out adjustment on the pad to the front edge of the blade Proper spacing should be 1 16 to1 8 from the gullet of the blade to the front of the pads Return the top guide pad to its...

Page 59: ...the bullets are set to a flat part of the blade Loosen the bullet guides and move them away from the blade Loosen the 5 16 bolt that holds the guide wheel roller and rotate the cam so that the wheel is away from the blade Loosen the 5 16 and the 5 8 bolts on the left side only that are on the L shaped bracket which is the adjustment for the in and out Note The 5 8 bolt will not apply on the right ...

Page 60: ...t have to be loosened to make the adjustment but the 5 8 bolt will Loosen the jam nuts then use the 1 4 bolts on top of the tilt bracket to adjust the guides so that they are vertically centered to the blade After proper tilting is accomplished retighten the 1 4 jamb nuts and the 5 8 bolt You are now ready to set the bullet guides to the blade see Page 52 and Page 53 for detailed instruction Figur...

Page 61: ...blade depends on the species of wood being cut Hardwoods Oak Cherry Maple etc do not contain high amounts of pitch In this case water will be an adequate lubricant to use Soft and hard woods that do contain a high amount of pitch Pine Cedar Spruce Fur Hemlock Hickory Walnut etc can stick to the blade and blade guides causing friction and lead to rapid heat build up and cause blade breakage To prev...

Page 62: ...he Drive Wheel Alignment Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the engine s ignition If equipped remove the safety pin and locking pin from the de barker arm Open the left and right cowling doors Install a new blade centered on each wheel Do not rotate the wheels after the new blade has been properly centered this prevents the blade from tracking off center Ensure the new blade has ...

Page 63: ...lane of the carriage head frame Next place the level on the vertical plane of the idler wheel and take a reading then proceed to the pull wheel and take a reading If the three readings are not the same rotate the idler and pull wheels clockwise and evaluate the tracking in the reverse effect This will indicate if the alignment is proper If it is not go to the blade lead page 46 50 and tracking pag...

Page 64: ...utch housing and roll the belt onto the clutch Once the belt is in place pull the belt tension device downward as much as possible and then run the top 1 2 nut Step 2 reference downward until the belt is snug Belt tension should be taut with no more than 1 2 of deflection in the belt Rotate the drive wheel several times to ensure the tension is spread though out the belt and not just in one spot o...

Page 65: ...cuts for a 6 x6 and it measure 5 7 8 at the ends and middle then this would indicate the measurement dial is calibrated Move the saw head so that the blade is directly over a log bunk preferably the last bunk at the front of the mill Lower the saw head so that the blade is between 6 to 10 from the bunk Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the engine s ignition Using a 12 inch machi...

Page 66: ...ydraulic system Doing so may cause excessive and dangerous pressures on the hydraulic system that could result in personal injury and or equipment damage Also non required adjustments to the hydraulic system may void your warranty Hydraulic problems are very rare with Baker Band Sawmills Most problems can usually be traced to changes in pressure or flow If a hydraulic part does fail all valves are...

Page 67: ...raise the saw head If the off set will raise the head the problem may be in the manual valve To check the valve shut off the engine or power before continuing On the manual valve remove the cap on the back side of the valve with a 3 16 Allen wrench and clean the spring and cup replace the cap and try the function again If this didn t fix the problem contact our service department immediately If yo...

Page 68: ...n the inside right of the saw head measuring wheel side With a rubber mallet tap the top of the rack gear until it is seated properly Tighten the 7 bolts NOTE It is not necessary to adjust or loosen the jacking bolt under the rack gear Head surges when traveling the length of the sawmill The track chains are loose At the back of the sawmill on the left and right sides are the track chain adjustmen...

Page 69: ...l federal state and local electrical codes The first rule of troubleshooting any electrical problem is Check the power supply A great majority of electrical problems can be traced to the power supply Always ensuring all incoming power is available before beginning any troubleshooting procedure can save excess labor and down time This includes making sure batteries are charged and capable of supply...

Page 70: ...en electrical panel on dust chute side of head carriage and check 15 amp fuse debarker wires on terminal strip and debarker solenoids to see if they are energized 12VDC is not being supplied to the debarker the debarker control solenoid or the solenoid control circuitry Please refer to the Control Schematics section and Panel Layout section for more information Debarker locks up when it is into th...

Page 71: ...3 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 71 Guide arm will not move in one direction 12VDC is not being supplied from one side of the debarker switch Please refer to the Control Schematics section and Panel Layout section for more information One solenoid may not be energizing ...

Page 72: ...blade guide for proper settings the blade may be dull the sawing speed may be to fast for the width of cut check the tension or blade tracking Change the blade then try another cut If this doesn t solve the problem then refer to the guide setting part of this manual Boards have a taper up at the entry point of the cut Check the blade guides to see if the guides are tilted putting up lead into the ...

Page 73: ... 2 161920 SPROCKET 50A19 W 6202 X BEARING QTY 2 161117 RESAW BLADE BRUSH QTY 2 111264 BELT 3BX 99 BANDED COGGED QTY 1 141001 GUIDE ROLLERS QTY 4 171104 GUIDE PIN STEEL DOWEL PIN 3 8 X 1 QTY 8 _______ BAND BLADES 10 Machine Parts List Part No Description Part No Description 181324 PRINCE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE 181003 3 8 FLOW CONTROL 181677 PRINCE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 1 X 10 W ROD CLEVIS 181676 PR...

Page 74: ...LIC CYLINDER 2 X 2 CUP SEAL CTR PIN 181865 BIMBA CYLINDER W CLEVIS PIN 181018 FILTER AND HEAD ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC 181864 REXROTH ACCUMULATOR FOR HYDRAULIC 181021 PRESSURE GAUGE 181845 PRESSURE GAUGE NO SHOK W ORFICE 181908 PARKER GEAR PUMP 9 GAL PER MINUTE 101014 BEARING 1 2 BOLT FLANGE 17 32 HOLE 101080 BEARING 1 2 BOLT FLANGE 5 8 BOLT HOLE 101104 BEARING 2 7 16 4 BOLT FLANGE 251103 BUSHING TRANTO...

Page 75: ...IN 35 CONNECTOR LINK 161922 SPROCKET 35A84 W 1 BORE 161921 SPROCKET 100B10F X 1 TURNED DOWN 131037 SPROCKET 50JA12 131021 SPROCKET 35BB20H X 5 8 IDLER 165729 1 X X 3 5 8 CARRIAGE WHEEL SPACER 165728 1 X x 2 CARRIAGE WHEEL SPACER 662563 CAM CARRIAGE WHEEEL SPACER 171077 SPINDLE NUT N11 161914 1 GUIDE ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET RGHT ASSEMBLY 161913 1 GUIDE ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET LEFT ASSEMBLY 141001 GUIDE...

Page 76: ...LATE 101232 LINEAR BLOCK WIDE BANGSAW 211068 6 DUST CHUTE 165713 DIAL SPINDLE WITH COLLAR 161107 5 GALLON WATER TANK 662008 BLADE GUARD 14 GAUGE 261120 PULLEY IDLER 2 91 X 6 SPEED Service Contact Information In the event that you have any problems call us at 573 663 7711 any time between 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM CST Monday through Friday Serial Number Location The model and serial number are located on...

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