Sawmill Setup
Tracking The Blade
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4-5
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Sawmill Setup
1.
Use the scalloped disk to turn the tensioner shaft.
See Figure 4-5.
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2.
Tension the blade.
3.
Recheck the alignment of the rubber spring washer with the indicator bolt head.
4.
Check the blade tension occasionally when adjusting the cant control or while cutting.
As the blade and belts heat up and stretch, the blade tension will change.
5.
Adjust the tensioner shaft as necessary to maintain proper blade tension.
4.6
Tracking The Blade
1.
Make sure the blade housing covers are closed and all persons are clear of the open side of the
saw head.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Engage the blade, rotating the blade until the blade positions itself on the wheels.
WARNING!
Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the blade wheels
by hand may result in serious injury.
4.
Disengage the blade.
5.
Turn off the engine, remove the key, and check the position of the blade on the blade wheels.
FIG. 4-5
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Use scalloped disk
to adjust shaft
Back of
washer aligned
with bolt head
Blade Tension
Handle
Rubber Spring
Blade Tension
Indicator Bolt
