Range Road RR5029, Owner'S Manual

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Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
Keep the work area clean , free of clutter. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause accidents.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating the saw mill. Distractions can cause you to lose
control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
Be alert to your surroundings. Using a saw mill in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to
rotating parts and the blade.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert. W atch what you are doing and use common sense when using a saw mill. Do not use a saw mill
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Inattention while operating a saw
mill may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields which comply
with current national standards, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask if working in dusty work
conditions. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves,
dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.
SAW MILL USE AND CARE
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Do not modify the saw mill in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety
and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the saw mill was
designed.
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Always check for damaged or worn parts before using the saw mill. Broken parts will affect the saw
mill operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
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Do not exceed the saw mill load capacity.
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Distribute the load evenly. Uneven loads may cause the saw mill to tip, resulting in personal injury to the
operator or others. Log should be secured before sawing.
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Use the saw mill on flat and level surfaces capable of supporting the saw mill and its maximum load.
Pulling or pushing a load on a slanted or uneven surface can result in loss of control. The Saw mill needs to
be on a flat and level surface before sawing.
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Store idle saw mill. When saw mill is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the reach of children.
It is also a good idea to back off the blade tension when not in use, helps to preserve belt and blade life.
Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.