Hud-son Oscar 330 Pro, Operator'S Manual

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Adjustable dog, set at an angle so that log can be
sawed without interference.
Place flat side, flush against squaring pin to
ensure a square cant.
H. Cutting Dimensional Lumber
You can cut down to a 1" thick bottom board. To achieve this you will use the moveable
side of the dog and the short squaring pins welded in the track.
1. You will need to determine the size lumber that can be cut and how many, then using
the scale start sawing your lumber. Lower the blade to desired thickness and saw
your board. Repeat this process unit all lumber is cut.
2. You may need to turn your cant to make the desired lumber.
I. Replacing the Blade
No matter how well you care for your blade, they will dull after time and need to be
changed. Longevity of your blade depends on how well you maintain it.
1. The engine needs to be stopped, turned off and the key removed, this ensures that
the engine can not be accidentally turned back on. On engines with manual start,
you will need to remove the spark plug wire prior to servicing. On electric motors
a lockout/tagout should be used.
2. Loosen and remove retainer nuts so you can remove the outside and center guards
on all models.
3. Loosen band blade tensioner bolt until adjusting bolt is flush with threaded plate.
4. With a gloved hand, put hand on the top of the band blade and push down. (Use
extreme CAUTION, dull blades are still sharp and may be hot).
5. Remove band blade from both band wheels and take out of carriage.
6. Inspect new or sharpened blade, be sure blade teeth are facing in correct direction.
Teeth should always point away from the operator. (Towards discharge chute). Be
sure to wipe blade clean of all oily substance prior to installing. A clean, dry rag or
cloth works best.
7. Starting from your stationary wheel set the blade on the wheel then thread though
your guides. Work the blade over the tensioning wheel until the blade is set.
8. Lightly tension the blade to remove the slack, and then turn the wheel in the
direction of travel (towards the operator) 3-4 rotations to be sure the blade is
tracking properly on the bandwheel.
9. Once the new blade is tracking properly, replace the guards and re-tension the blade
as previously stated.