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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE BAND SAWMILL
Clean the band sawmill after each work shift.
Remove sawdust and wood debris inside the band
wheel guards and on and around the rails. Wipe
painted surfaces and plastic parts with silicone spray
(ref. no: 9999-000-5110). Lubricate moving parts
with Super Flo (ref. no: 9999-000-5115).
WATER TANK
If the temperature falls below freezing, you should
empty the water tank and tubes. At temperatures
below 0°C, you can use windshield washer fluid.
Never use glycol or flammable liquids as a coolant.
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
OF THE BAND BLADE
Before each work shift, check that the blade is
parallel with the log bed.
ENGINE
Check the oil level in the engine before each work
shift. Follow the maintenance schedule in the user
manual for the engine.
SAWHEAD LIFTING CHAINS
Inspect the sawhead lifting chains for any wear or
damages. Replace with new chains if necessary.
INSPECTION OF SAFETY FEATURES
Before each work shift, inspect the working
order of following safety features: Check that the
throttle handle returns to its neutral position when
released, so that the engine goes down to idle. If
not, lubricate the throttle wire with Super Flo (SKU:
9999-000-5115). Check that the interlock safety
switch in the hinge of the band wheel guards works.
Check by opening the band wheel guards while the
engine is turned off and listen for the safety switch
disconnecting. Check that the emergency stop
shuts down the engine ignition (listen for a clicking
sound).
LEVEL ALIGNMENT OF THE RAILS
Before each work shift, check that the rails are
level, especially in winter when frost can heave the
ground.
BAND WHEEL BELTS
Regularly inspect the condition of the band wheel
drive belt and the band wheel belt. Replace worn
and damaged parts. Regularly check the tension of
the drive belt and adjust if necessary.
BLADE GUIDES
Regularly inspect the condition of the blade guides
and check that the distance between the flange on
the blade guide and the blade is within 3-5 mm.
Replace worn or damaged blade guides.
BAND WHEEL GUARDS
Every hour of operation, or when you change band
blade, clean the inside of the band wheel guards
and the blade from build-up of sawdust and wood
debris.
BAND BLADES
Replace the blade with a new, sharp blade after
approx. every two hours of efective sawing.
