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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem / Issue Possible Causes Resolution Options
Producing wavy cuts.
1. Inadequate blade tension.
2. Improper blade guide set up.
3. Improper blade tracking.
4. Sap build up on blade.
5. Dull blade.
6. Pushing mill too quickly.
1. Tighten blade. Refer to page 38.
2. Gap between guide blocks and blade are incorrect.
Refer to page 36.
3. Adjust blade tracking. Refer to page 30.
4. Install new blade. Refer to page 38. Always use blade
lubricant.
5. Install new blade. Refer to page 38.
6. Slow feed rate down and push head slower through
log.
Last board is tapered
or narrow in middle. 1. Tracks are not level. 1. Tracks need to be checked with level and adjusted to
be square. They also need to be set up on firm, sturdy
ground/base so deflection does not occur from logs or
sawmill head.
Blade dulls quickly. 1. Logs are not clean.
2. Foreign objects in log.
1. Logs may contain dirt or sand causing them to wear
prematurely.
2. Tree may contain nails, staples, old fencing etc.
Blade comes off of
band wheels. 1. Inadequate blade tension.
2. Improper blade guide set up.
3. Improper blade tracking.
4. Belts are worn.
5. Dull blade.
6. Pushing mill too quickly.
1. Tighten blade. Refer to page 38.
2. Gap between guide blocks and blade are incorrect.
Refer to page 36.
3. Adjust blade tracking. Refer to page 30.
4. Install new belts. Refer to page 39.
5. Install new blade. Refer to page 38.
6. Slow feed rate down and push head slower through
log.
Blades are breaking. 1. Too many blade
sharpenings.
2. Inadequate blade tension.
3. Improper blade guide set up.
4. Improper blade tracking.
5. Pushing mill too quickly.
1. Replace blade. Refer to page 38.
2. Binding between guide blocks when blade is too loose.
Tighten blade. Refer to page 38.
3. Gap between guide blocks and blade are incorrect.
Refer to page 36.
4. Adjust blade tracking. Refer to page 30.
5. Slow feed rate down and push head slower through
log.
Blade is slowing
down or stopping
when milling. 1. Inadequate blade tension.
2. Improper drive belt tension.
3. Pushing mill too quickly.
1. Tighten blade. Refer to page 38.
2. Belts are worn or too loose. Replace. Refer to page
39.
3. Slow feed rate down and push head slower through
log.
Mill is not cutting/
cutting very slowly. 1. Dull blade.
2. Blade is on backwards.
1. Install new blade. Refer to page 38.
2. Remove blade and flip it inside out. The teeth should
be facing in the direction of the log supports.
Mill is vibrating
excessively. 1. Log is not clamped securely.
2. Belts are deformed.
3. Band wheel bearing issue.
4. Pushing mill too quickly.
5. Loose bolts.
1. Ensure log is clamped firmly resting on log bunks and
against log supports.
2. Belts may have flats in them from leaving blade
tension tight when not in use. Replace them. Refer to
page 39.
3. Inspect and replace the band wheel bearings if worn.
4. Slow feed rate down when milling.
5. Check all bolts to ensure they are tight.