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smoothly along the track. If the head "thumps" when it passes over the track joint, check
to make sure the tracks are level. Re-level the track and try rolling the head again. Also
be sure to watch the track as you roll the head, if the track moves, you will need to sup-
port the track in that area.
c) Set the guide bracket so that the back bearing is on the same plane as the blade, so
that if the blade were to wander back it would hit the back bearing evenly across the mid-
dle of the roller. If the bearing needs to be adjusted up or down, loosen the bolt that holds
it to the guide bracket and space it in either direction using the washers that are on either
side of the bearing.
d) Once the bearing is set, position the guide bracket so that the bearing is spaced 1/8"
behind the back of the blade. Once the bearing is in position, tighten the bolt on the top
of the guide bracket into place. Be sure guide is 90
o
to the blade.
e) The guide shoes are to be set using a sheet of paper to gauge the spacing. Place the
paper between the shoe and the blade, slide the shoe so that it is pinching the paper, and
tighten the bolt so that the shoe is set in place. Do the same on the bottom of the blade.
Note that you do not want the shoes to be pinching the blade so hard that they are pro-
hibiting blade travel.
f) Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened firmly.
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION
WHEN OPERATING SAWMILL
Squaring arm on right, adjustable dog on left.
Correct head placement; Operators side is on side
with the scale stick.
Pictured is a close-up of the guide
It shows all the bolts and bearings that
can possibly be adjusted. Note how the
teeth are outside of the guide.
Set-Up and Operation
E. Tensioning the Blade on all Models
NEVER tension your blade with the engine running. Your mill is shipped to you with-
out any tension on the blade. If there is tension left on the blade for a period of time,
it can cause flat spots in the belt.
