Safety & General Information
Sawmill Operation
Safety & General Information
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WARNING!
Always leave loading arm halfway up while log is on
sawmill bed. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
The automatic board return is intended to assist a second
operator in removing boards quickly. Do not use the board return when
operating the sawmill alone. Serious injury, death or damage to the
equipment may result.
WARNING!
Never use the board return table as a platform to stand on.
This table is designed and intended to assist in the removal of boards
only. Standing on the table may result in serious injury.
WARNING!
Use ONLY water with the water lube accessory. Never use
flammable fuels or liquids. If these types of liquids are necessary to
clean the blade, remove it and clean with a rag. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Be sure the pivot rails, turning arm, clamp, and toe boards
are below bed level before loading a log onto the bed. Failure to do so
may result in machine damage or cause misalignment.
CAUTION!
Before loading a log, be sure the cutting head is moved far
enough forward so the log does not hit it. Failure to do so may result in
machine damage.
CAUTION!
Avoid leaving hydraulic levers engaged while machine is
being operated. Doing so may cause battery drainage!
CAUTION!
Be careful when manually lowering the log loader. Do not
drop the loader onto the ground or perform any action which might
break the velocity fuse valves on the loader cylinders. These valves
control hydraulic flow and are necessary to prevent the loading arm
from collapsing during use.
CAUTION!
Do not try to force the saw head beyond its upper and
lower travel limits. Damage to the up/down system may result.
CAUTION!
Always make sure the up/down switch moves to the neutral
or off position when released to ensure that the saw head stops
moving. Failure to do so may result in machine damage.
CAUTION!
If the weight of the sawmill exceeds 3,000 lbs (1361 Kg) for
any reason, an auxiliary braking system (such as electric brakes) must
be used. Failure to do so may result in severe machine damage.
CAUTION!
Move the hydraulic clamp and turner to provide maximum
ground clearance before towing. Failure to do so may result in damage
to the sawmill.
CAUTION!
Be sure to stop the blade when returning the carriage. This
will not only prevent the blade from being pulled off and ruined by a
wood sliver, but also will increase the life of the blade.
