Alignment
Pre-Alignment Procedures
Alignment
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SECTION 6 ALIGNMENT
6.1
Pre-Alignment Procedures
Periodically check the sawmill alignment and adjust if necessary. This chapter explains how to
align the entire sawmill. Care should be taken in performing these steps. Sawmill alignment
determines the accuracy and squareness of your cuts.
The sawmill alignment steps are:
1.
Ready the sawmill for alignment
2.
Adjust the blade parallel to the bed rails
3.
Adjust the blade guide arm parallel to the saw head brace
4.
Align blade guides to the blade
5.
Adjust side supports square to the bed
6.
Final Adjustments
To insure accurate alignment, the sawmill frame must be level and a blade properly installed.
See SECTION 3 Setup & Operation
for setup information.
6.2
Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment
Before performing the following alignment procedures, setup the mill on firm, level ground. String
the bed and adjust the legs so the frame is level as described in
6.3
Blade Installation and Alignment
Install a blade and apply the appropriate tension as shown in
1.
Raise the middle blade housing cover and make sure all persons are clear of the open side of the
saw head.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Pull lightly on the clutch handle, 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.
Release the clutch handle to stop the blade. Turn off the engine, remove the key and check the
position of the blade on the blade wheels.